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CU05 GLY

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

233,074 mi
Last recorded233,074 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 GLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 233,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 226,677 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 226,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 226,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 219,798 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 210,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 201,851 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 193,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 187,609 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 180,121 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 162,509 miles

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)

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 GLY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

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