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SE54 CJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,564 mi
Last recorded207,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 CJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 207,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 207,503 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 200,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

engine management light on

foot brake pedal first application low then next high , not creeping under pressure

Fail 25 Mar 2013 200,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

foot brake pedal first application low then next high , not creeping under pressure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 190,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 182,564 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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SE54 CJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SE54 CJV, 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 SE54 CJV registered?

SE54 CJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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