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SO05 CVD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

225,058 mi
Last recorded225,058 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 CVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 225,058 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 210,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 210,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 191,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 174,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 174,103 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 163,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,945 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,150 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,825 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,891 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 CVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CVD, 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 CVD registered?

SO05 CVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is SO05 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 CVD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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