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VK55 HFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,080 mi
Last recorded224,080 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 224,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 218,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 212,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 205,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 199,167 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 193,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 193,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 188,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 181,869 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2018 173,291 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 165,522 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 159,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 155,849 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 150,043 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 150,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 139,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,351 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 99,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,899 miles

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

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

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 HFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

VK55 HFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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