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SE05 CLJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,705 mi
Last recorded177,705 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 177,705 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 177,472 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill coroded front section up to 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front bsection up to 30 cm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 172,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 163,459 miles

Brake performance not tested LEAKING BRAKE PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 157,763 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disks fitted to the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads fitted to the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 154,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 154,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing slightly inside edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front brake discs slightly warped

Rear shock dust covers missing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,392 miles

7 pin socket fitted item not tested

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)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil level on min

Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,699 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,311 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,747 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,787 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,125 miles

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

underside not fully tested due to plastic undertrays

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,805 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,469 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)

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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SE05 CLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SE05 CLJ, 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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SE05 CLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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