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CX05 WVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

188,814 mi
Last recorded188,814 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 188,814 miles

engine running lumpy

offside rear body damaged

rear suspension heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2023 188,762 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine running lumpy

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear body badly damaged

Rear suspension heavily corroded

coolant leak

Pass 9 Sep 2022 173,363 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 173,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 164,068 miles

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 21 Sep 2021 164,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,468 miles

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Fail 4 Sep 2020 156,468 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire pre-heater to fuel lines insecure on underside of chassis (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 6 Sep 2019 150,507 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2019 150,507 miles

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

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))

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2018 140,931 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 140,931 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,019 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 113,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,220 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,365 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,998 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,915 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,128 miles

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)

Fail 26 May 2009 56,081 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2008 45,521 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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CX05 WVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX05 WVZ, 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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CX05 WVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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