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CV55 KJF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,581 mi
Last recorded141,581 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,581 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 141,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 136,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 133,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 133,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 131,618 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 129,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,092 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 116,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, on near and offside (2.4.G.2)

Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

manufacturer's covers fitted to under side of vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,058 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 102,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,589 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,862 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,714 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 74,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

off side rear backing plate corroded but is still secure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,438 miles

Advise rear brake pads low

advise nsf front brake disc backing plate corroded and flaking away

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,091 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 55,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,226 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,235 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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CV55 KJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CV55 KJF, 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 CV55 KJF registered?

CV55 KJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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