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CU05 MYH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,921 mi
Last recorded170,921 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 170,921 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

service light on

undercovers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 170,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r hand brake pivot sticky

rear brake discs badly pitted

service light on

undercovers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 156,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hand brake pivot slightly sticky

undercovers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,368 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

front brake discs worn

play in o/s/r shock mount

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 142,751 miles

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

front discs pitted/worn

n/s/r hand brake pivot sticky

Fail 15 Jan 2015 142,523 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front discs pitted/worn

n/s/r hand brake pivot sticky

Pass 20 Jan 2014 129,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 116,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2013 116,814 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,064 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag lamp on

both rear tyres getting quite worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,008 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,056 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,536 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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CU05 MYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CU05 MYH, 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 MYH registered?

CU05 MYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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