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MW55 CMK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,596 mi
Last recorded94,596 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 CMK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,596 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 93,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 88,075 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os/ns edged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 83,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 83,685 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock covers broken

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear shock covers broken

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,522 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,522 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,470 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 62,470 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,651 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERVICE light is on

both front jacking points are damaged

centre exhaust mount is loose but exhaust is still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust is still secure

both front jacking points are damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust mounting insecure but exhaust is still secure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front jacking points are damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2011 45,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front jacking point is damaged

offside headlamp is damaged but still secure

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,129 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage n/s/f

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,116 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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MW55 CMK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MW55 CMK, 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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MW55 CMK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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