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VK05 CFD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 CFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 115,585 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,980 miles

both rear tyres stepped

engine light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 101,644 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,300 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 94,300 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,927 miles

rear tyres started to crack

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,927 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres started to crack

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs inner faces corroded and pitted

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 70,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,629 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,497 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 57,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VK05 CFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK05 CFD, 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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VK05 CFD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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