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MA05 CWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,849 mi
Last recorded141,849 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,849 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 141,849 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken and top mount damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 141,801 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2019

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 137,128 miles

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

advise both front and n/s/r indicators part white

advise covers under bonnet under car preventing full inspection

advise o/s and n/s outer cv boots split open on ends

advise o/s and n/s/f tyres very heavy bald on inside edges

Fail 16 May 2019 137,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise both front and n/s/r indicators part white

advise covers under bonnet under car preventing full inspection

advise o/s and n/s outer cv boots split open on ends

advise o/s and n/s/f tyres very heavy bald on inside edges

Pass 30 May 2018 129,669 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,700 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 121,700 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 113,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 113,188 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 103,675 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 103,675 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 92,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,468 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,468 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,633 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,583 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 CWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA05 CWR, 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 CWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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