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VK55 HFD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,769 mi
Last recorded136,769 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 136,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2019 136,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 115,322 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 115,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Cv boot inner clip missing

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,140 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,022 miles

engine management light on

metal object stuck in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn unevenly

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

metal object stuck in tread of offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn unevenly

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cut in ns front tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2012 76,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted to ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cut in ns front tyre sidewall

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2011 70,847 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release lever missing

offside front inner brakpad appears very worn,recommend further inspection

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet release lever missing

offside front inner brakpad appears very worn,recommend further inspection

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,639 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,499 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,815 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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VK55 HFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HFD, 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 VK55 HFD registered?

VK55 HFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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