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MJ55 HRC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,056 mi
Last recorded150,056 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 150,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear TAIL LAMP DAMAGED.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 150,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear TAIL LAMP DAMAGED.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH OS+NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 146,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged slightly.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 146,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged slightly.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 140,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 136,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 136,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,226 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 94,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 82,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour due to damage (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 ~3mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65 15 ~2mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,352 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 61,352 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 56,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,881 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 28,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HRC, 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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What year was MJ55 HRC registered?

MJ55 HRC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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