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SO05 CUC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,420 mi
Last recorded99,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 99,420 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 93,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear window broken

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,495 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,493 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,251 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 64,314 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 52,096 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,096 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 38,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,133 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,133 miles

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

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

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 CUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SO05 CUC, 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 SO05 CUC registered?

SO05 CUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SO05 CUC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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