MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower engine tray fitted
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
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 .
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)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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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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