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VK55 HGC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 142,179 miles

osf mirror casing broken

Pass 14 Dec 2010 117,434 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 117,434 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 88,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 88,110 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 105,414 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 HGC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

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

Is VK55 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 HGC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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