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FX05 CBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,821 mi
Last recorded158,821 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 CBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 158,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outside edge and also has a slight split in o.k at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 137,097 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,543 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,004 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,902 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge and tread depth close to the wear bars

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar 'D' bush

Fail 30 Apr 2012 83,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside washer & wiper only just acceptable

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 83,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside washer & wiper only just acceptable

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,946 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 59,813 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,449 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 37,760 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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FX05 CBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX05 CBU, 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 FX05 CBU registered?

FX05 CBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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