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SO05 CUX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,678 mi
Last recorded85,678 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 85,678 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded TOO N/S/R FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI AND CENTRAL SLEEVE (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR SUBFRAME IN POOR CONDITION CORROSION

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2025 84,393 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 84,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 83,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 83,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 82,113 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 80,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 79,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 78,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,194 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 77,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 74,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 74,759 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 72,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 70,372 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 70,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. main beam (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 68,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 64,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,829 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 59,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,316 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 49,503 miles

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

all discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,758 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,888 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 CUX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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