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SO05 CTV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,063 mi
Last recorded92,063 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 92,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Epc Light On Dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From Centre Area Been Pasted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Sill Corroded

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

Pad Wear Light On NSF Wire Cut

Suspension Components Corrored

Underneath Corroded In Places

Fail 9 Feb 2024 91,049 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.6mm In Places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pedal Spongy

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Epc Light On DASH

Nearside Wing Mirror Missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pad Wear Light On NSF Wire Cut

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

Underneath And Suspension Components Corrored

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 86,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,265 miles

epc light on

Fail 26 Oct 2021 82,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.05 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

epc light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,440 miles

EPC light on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,400 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 64,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,338 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust joint clamps corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,079 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,694 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 51,694 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,078 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,578 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,691 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,765 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 25,765 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 May 2008 18,370 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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SO05 CTV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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