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VK55 HGM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,349 mi
Last recorded69,349 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,349 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 69,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,252 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,750 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,750 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,324 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,930 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 HGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

VK55 HGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VK55 HGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 HGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK55 HGM have outstanding finance?

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