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CA05 HZB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,827 mi
Last recorded166,827 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2020 166,827 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 156,084 miles

slight play in steering nearside

Fail 17 Mar 2019 155,989 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering nearside

Pass 18 Mar 2018 146,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 141,672 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 138,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 138,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 131,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 125,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,614 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 101,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 89,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 89,492 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,162 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,162 miles

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

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 HZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CA05 HZB, 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 CA05 HZB registered?

CA05 HZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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