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FT05 CVO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,713 mi
Last recorded216,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 CVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 216,713 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower under trays fitted

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 211,137 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 211,137 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 203,237 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 203,237 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 187,144 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 180,246 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 173,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 173,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 163,477 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 163,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 154,358 miles

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 5 Jan 2016 142,302 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished and begining to split

Both rearsuspension bump stops perished and split

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 5 Jan 2016 142,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front wishbone rear bushes perished and begining to split

Both rearsuspension bump stops perished and split

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 22 Jan 2015 127,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 21 Jan 2013 101,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2013 100,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,577 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,469 miles

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

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,308 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 64,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 50,663 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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FT05 CVO 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 FT05 CVO, 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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FT05 CVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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