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MA05 CFJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,248 mi
Last recorded109,248 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,248 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 105,183 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 101,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 98,366 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,142 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre edge slight wear

Pass 27 Oct 2018 69,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,804 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,880 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,880 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2015 48,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 43,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R Tyre has a worn inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light is on

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S/R Tyre has a worn inner edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 38,703 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine irratic at fast idle

engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 31,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,288 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 19,544 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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MA05 CFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA05 CFJ, 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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MA05 CFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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