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SH05 CPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,436 mi
Last recorded178,436 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 CPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 178,436 miles

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

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

slight movement at o/s/fr steering arm

Pass 25 Jun 2013 150,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 133,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,968 miles

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 98,161 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,809 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 80,809 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 155,026 miles

General vehicle tidyness [inside & outside]

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear window washer inopp

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 155,026 miles

General vehicle tidyness [inside & outside]

Rear window washer inopp

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 144,423 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear flasher light starting to turn white

rubber boot on offside track rod end split

slight wear on offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 144,301 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

6 out of 12 rear centre stop lights not working

fit taxi plate to rear bumper

nearside wiper blade starting to split

rubber boot on offside track rod end split

slight wear on offside of steering rack

two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 15 Oct 2008 129,998 miles

nearside and offside front side light bulbs very poor

offside front flasher light starting to turn white

slight wear on nearside of steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2008 111,309 miles

Letter "S" damaged at name on N/S door

N/S front side light dull

Rear wiper blade rubber burst

Some bulbs not working on centre stop light

Pass 19 Oct 2007 45,908 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 95,718 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine check light staying on

Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,892 miles

nearside and offside off steering rack worn

two wiper blades starting to split

Pass 19 Oct 2006 55,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,582 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 21,685 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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SH05 CPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH05 CPX, 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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SH05 CPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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