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CU05 DVG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

273,360 mi
Last recorded273,360 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 DVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 273,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 249,316 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 231,615 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 215,567 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 215,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 193,236 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 168,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 157,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,218 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 136,155 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 117,445 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 102,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 85,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 656,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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CU05 DVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU05 DVG, 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 CU05 DVG registered?

CU05 DVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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