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CV05 LSL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LSL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,156 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 75,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 67,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear underside corroeded

Fail 17 Feb 2024 67,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings area, springs frame and others components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 61,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fallen out (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,999 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 57,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,396 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,286 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 50,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Coolant level low

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,978 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 44,978 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,331 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,934 miles

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 39,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 35,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 32,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlights set at level 1

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,302 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,793 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,185 miles

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

brake fluid reservoir cap damaged (but not loosing fluid)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,777 miles

Airbag warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2008 13,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,867 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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CV05 LSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CV05 LSL, 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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CV05 LSL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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