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CX55 TWK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,261 mi
Last recorded131,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 TWK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2025 131,261 miles

Brake valve leaking ABS valve block (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 127,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 116,873 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 116,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded by seat belt and seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,333 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion over subframe but servicable (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion over subframe but servicable (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,799 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 100,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,208 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,411 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 46,179 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,122 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 29,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 29,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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CX55 TWK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 CX55 TWK, 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 CX55 TWK registered?

CX55 TWK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is CX55 TWK safe to buy?

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