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SJ55 HGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 105,405 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 105,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 102,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,185 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 97,289 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,879 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,371 miles

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

front disc backplates corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 86,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,950 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 76,734 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,919 miles

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 61,906 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf brake backplate corrodded

osf brake backplate corrodded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,906 miles

nsf brake backplate corrodded

osf brake backplate corrodded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre rubber starting to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,366 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,366 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,318 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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SJ55 HGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SJ55 HGD, 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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SJ55 HGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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