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CE55 MUV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

220,743 mi
Last recorded220,743 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 MUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 220,743 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 214,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 205,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 205,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 198,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 198,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 188,077 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 188,077 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

tail gate will not open

Pass 1 Feb 2018 176,329 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 176,329 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 164,551 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 159,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 152,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 152,147 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 146,240 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 146,240 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,795 miles

all brake discs slight wear and corrosion

rear backplates corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

all brake discs slight wear and corrosion

rear backplates corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 124,249 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2009 100,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 100,686 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,079 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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CE55 MUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE55 MUV, 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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CE55 MUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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