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CV05 NZA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,600 mi
Last recorded145,600 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 NZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,600 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion on all suspension arms

Pass 2 Dec 2024 136,170 miles

Central Front Interior Mirror Missing but is not required for test as the N/S mirror is present

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Window does not operate on the switch

Pass 22 Aug 2023 133,275 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS/OS Front outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear front and rear lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear boot floor and under body corroded

Rear exhaust shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Fail 17 Aug 2023 133,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NS/OS Front outer sills corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/body corroded within 30cm of trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear front and rear lower arm bushes cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear boot floor and under body corroded

Rear exhaust shield insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

Under shields fitted to front and sides

Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,001 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 118,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 88,031 miles

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

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

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

rear brake shields corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 87,807 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear brake shields corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 74,424 miles

rear brake shields corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 74,424 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

rear brake shields corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 60,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 56,899 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 50,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 44,777 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,016 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 NZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CV05 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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