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AP05 CWC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 143,076 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracking in tread area/edges (2016) Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 143,065 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S head lamp aim on upper maximum line.

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Cracking in tread area/edges (2016) Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 129,749 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock dust covers loose

both sills starting to corrode but not yet to excess

coolant below minimum mark

dent n/s sill

floor covers and belly pan fitted

hairline crack starting on brake servo pipe. very close to limit and advise replacing for safety

rear wiper missing

Fail 27 Nov 2024 129,677 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe into rear silencer split / corroded holed (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on in dash been taped over (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill area deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wear perishing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower outer sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorber outer casings broken away also upper bump stops broken away (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 120,550 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged but not holed doesn't appear excessively weakened

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not weakened at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

srs lamp taped over. unable to say for curtain if there is a fault in the system

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper split. also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged but not holed doesn't appear excessively weakened

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not weakened at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

srs lamp taped over. unable to say for curtain if there is a fault in the system

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,990 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 114,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing liner loose/rubbing

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 110,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,547 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 106,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 100,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,171 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 95,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 83,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 78,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 72,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 72,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 64,687 miles

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

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

both the fronts and the n/s/r tyres are perished

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

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 16 May 2013 64,687 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front brake discs are worn

both the fronts and the n/s/r tyres are perished

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

the n/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 16 May 2012 56,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,731 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 28,453 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 28,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 21,951 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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AP05 CWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP05 CWC, 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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AP05 CWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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