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CX05 WZB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

213,190 mi
Last recorded213,190 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 WZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 213,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 205,329 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 195,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 171,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,788 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 131,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 131,737 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,029 miles

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate missing and corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate missing and corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,377 miles

n/s/r brake back plate excessive corrosion.

o/s/f brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 117,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2014 112,042 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,501 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,472 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,022 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,475 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 88,475 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 74,829 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,616 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 56,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WZB, 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 CX05 WZB registered?

CX05 WZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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