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CN54 TAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,685 mi
Last recorded142,685 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,685 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,183 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,581 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 25 Nov 2015 108,093 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 108,093 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,167 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 78,289 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 78,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,546 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 47,546 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,522 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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CN54 TAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CN54 TAU, 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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CN54 TAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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