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SO05 CTU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

198,745 mi
Last recorded198,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 198,745 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 182,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 171,569 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking but not showing cords

Pass 28 Jun 2016 161,692 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 155,164 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 155,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 May 2015 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2014 144,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

slight brake imbalance to rear due to (bedding in )of new rear brake linings

Fail 26 Jun 2014 144,409 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,182 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy pipe is deteriorated but not blowing

o/s front seat belt slightly slow to retract

o/s outer sill damaged but intact

o/s parking brake efficiency (152kg lock up achieved) is slightly low compared to n/s (123kg)and overall efficiency is 18%

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 133,182 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexy pipe is deteriorated but not blowing

heat shield is insecure

o/s front seat belt slightly slow to retract

o/s outer sill damaged but intact

o/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

slight imbalance (16%) to front brakes and slight fluctuation at o/s front

Pass 11 Jun 2012 118,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting is broken but system is supported and secure

o/s front seat belt is slightly slow to retract

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter is twisted but no holes seen

o/s outer sill is damaged but intact

rear exhaust box and mounting is deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 118,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust mounting is broken but system is supported and secure

o/s front seat belt is slightly slow to retract

o/s outer driveshaft gaiter is twisted but no holes seen

o/s outer sill is damaged but intact

rear exhaust box and mounting is deteriorated

slight imbalance to front brakes = 13%

Pass 28 Jun 2011 107,121 miles

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

offside sill slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,364 miles

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

Rear discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2009 54,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,344 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 28,344 miles

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

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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SO05 CTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO05 CTU, 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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SO05 CTU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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