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VK55 HHA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,049 mi
Last recorded133,049 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 HHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,049 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 129,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 118,536 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 110,420 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 105,043 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play both intermediate steering rack joints

Fail 12 Feb 2016 105,043 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play both intermediate steering rack joints

Pass 14 Feb 2015 94,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 82,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,117 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 78,117 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 57,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,407 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 HHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHA, 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 HHA registered?

VK55 HHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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