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VK55 HFP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HFP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 121,355 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f brake disc mudguard deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc mudguard deteriorated

n/s/r shock mudguard insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2013 121,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake disc mud gard deterirated

n/s/r shock mud gard insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 120,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake disc mud gard deterirated

n/s/r shock mud gard insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 108,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 96,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 96,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,953 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,144 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,468 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 HFP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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