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CW05 KMA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,489 mi
Last recorded167,489 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 KMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 167,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 167,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour cracked outer casing allowing white light to show to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light cracked outer casing allowing white light to show to rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped metal brake pipe across rear axle poorly clipped, rectified post test (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 157,411 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 157,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 146,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 146,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 132,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,058 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper shrouds are loose and are not serving any purpose

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake mechanism on caliper is not returning fully to stop

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear seats folded down and items in rear so as to make seatbelt clasps inaccessible. Therefore, rear seatbelts have not been tested

Slight bind on Offside rear brake but NOT excessive at this time

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 78,594 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 78,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,730 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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CW05 KMA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW05 KMA, 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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CW05 KMA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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