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PL05 CWO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

222,344 mi
Last recorded222,344 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 CWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 222,344 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 220,597 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 214,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 208,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 204,393 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 194,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 181,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 167,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 154,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 139,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc back plates detioriated both sides!

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake disc back plates detioriated both sides!

Pass 14 Jul 2010 104,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,956 miles

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

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 CWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CWO, 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 CWO registered?

PL05 CWO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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