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CA05 AOT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,577 mi
Last recorded159,577 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 AOT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhort has slight blow

Pass 10 Feb 2023 148,468 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 137,411 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,785 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 114,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 91,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 72,769 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 62,874 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

not able to see inner brake pad wear.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,874 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

not able to see inner brake pad wear.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,322 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,247 miles

advise front disc,s

advise n/s rear tyre on limit of speck

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,861 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,803 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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CA05 AOT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 CA05 AOT, 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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CA05 AOT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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