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ST55 HZH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,791 mi
Last recorded190,791 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 190,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 183,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 177,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 171,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 163,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 150,487 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 119,926 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,951 miles

off side rear bump stop deterated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,981 miles

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)

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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ST55 HZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST55 HZH, 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 ST55 HZH registered?

ST55 HZH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is ST55 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 HZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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