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MM54 HKW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,466 mi
Last recorded101,466 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 HKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,466 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 97,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 97,677 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 93,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,592 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,920 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 83,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 80,818 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,899 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 70,803 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,270 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,800 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust bracket detatched but supported

Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,425 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 27,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,332 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,268 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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MM54 HKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MM54 HKW, 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 MM54 HKW registered?

MM54 HKW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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