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CA05 USV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,593 mi
Last recorded116,593 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side front drive shaft is corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front off side front drive shaft is corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 116,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front off side front drive shaft is corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 115,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

off side front drive shaft is corrorded

Pass 23 Mar 2023 115,190 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 115,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose from axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose from axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both shock absorber covers/bump stops insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger heavily corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 114,549 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose from axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose from axle to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Both shock absorber covers/bump stops insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger heavily corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both shock absorber covers/bump stops insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2020 112,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2020 112,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Both shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill lip slightly damaged but effecting strength or rigidity

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

Nearside Rear bump stop/ shock cover insecure

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5017 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill lip slightly damaged but effecting strength or rigidity

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

Nearside Rear bump stop/ shock cover insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 107,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,485 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,265 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 103,079 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 99,273 miles

Cat heat guard loose.

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,272 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Cat heat guard loose.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,990 miles

Damage on n/s outer sill.

Edges on front tyres are worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket is going rusty.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,673 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,157 miles

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

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

advise n/s wiper

Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,949 miles

Damage on n/s/f outer side wall.

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

Small buldge in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,306 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 USV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 USV, 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 USV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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