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CA05 UOD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,563 mi
Last recorded254,563 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 UOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 254,563 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake has reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 238,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2021 204,679 miles

underbody tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 253,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 139,386 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 139,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 127,404 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 118,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,832 miles

engine under tray damaged.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 107,827 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,117 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 67,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 55,820 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,318 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,048 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,069 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 UOD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CA05 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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