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SO05 CVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,135 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 120,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 118,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 117,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 116,744 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 113,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 113,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 110,197 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 110,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 104,660 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 97,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 90,506 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 5 Jul 2011 82,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2011 82,734 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 74,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 64,142 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly worn at edges,205/50ZR17W

Pass 19 Jul 2008 54,656 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 CVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

SO05 CVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for SO05 CVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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