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MJ55 HRA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,508 mi
Last recorded143,508 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HRA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,508 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 143,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 132,275 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of wishbone assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn End of wishbone assembly. (Marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End of wishbone assembly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 121,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 121,603 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 113,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 113,040 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,479 miles

Offside Front wing / bumper damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,679 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,637 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,266 miles

O/s/rear tyre has slight cracking on tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 23,274 miles

All tyres are cracking on tread

N/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,246 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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MJ55 HRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ55 HRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ55 HRA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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