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PL05 CVY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 CVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 109,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,922 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 71,875 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,979 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2008 52,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 52,740 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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PL05 CVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PL05 CVY, 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 PL05 CVY registered?

PL05 CVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is PL05 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 CVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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