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SO05 CTZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

emission too high

Pass 18 Jan 2021 148,511 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,871 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 140,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 137,781 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal To rear both sides outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 136,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 136,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,808 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen under covers

Nearside Front door inner door handle loose

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

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

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

eml light on

radiator leaking

Fail 11 Jan 2017 129,802 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch seized (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear over axle (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished cord shown (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt vertical link perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt vertical link perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear swollen under paint (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front inner handle loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear shock shroud loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt vertical link perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swollen under paint (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield on axle loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

em light on dash

radaitor leaking

underside has covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 123,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,073 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,453 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 96,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 70,966 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,956 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,026 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,024 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,951 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,951 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,975 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,975 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 CTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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