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VK55 HEU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,252 mi
Last recorded146,252 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind detected at wheel

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

Offside Front slight brake bind detected at wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 126,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres 3-3.5mm & cracking & wearing uneven

bottoms of rear springs not visable

nsf tyre cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,811 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,099 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 101,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,066 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both cv boots have small holes at small ends of boots.

bottoms of rear springs not visable.

front tyres about 3-4mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

pin hole nsf cv boot.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,104 miles

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

pin hole ns cv boot

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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VK55 HEU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK55 HEU, 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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VK55 HEU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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