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VK05 HWM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,799 mi
Last recorded146,799 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 HWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 146,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 136,958 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 136,958 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 117,837 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 107,472 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OFFSIDE AND NEAR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged COVER (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,397 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 82,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light stays on (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,067 miles

Both front indicator bulbs starting to show white light .

Nearside Front Outer C.V boot of N/S/F and O/S/F drive shafts weeping grease.

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre .

O/S/R shock absorber dirt cover adrift .

Offside Rear Nail in tyre.

Rear engine mount bushing starting to crack.

Unable to correctly inspect both rear coil springs .

Unable to correctly inspect inner rear brake pads .

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,645 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 35,850 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,445 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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VK05 HWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK05 HWM, 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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VK05 HWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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