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WD05 CTE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,001 mi
Last recorded229,001 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 CTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 229,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 229,001 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Lots of warning lights on dash are on

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2011 190,983 miles

Air bag light on, NS air bag off. Engine management light on. Plus bulb failure light on

All 4 brake discs worn

Dent to NS sill

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number does not have post code or BS mark

NSR & OSR bump stops worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 190,979 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Air bag light on, NS air bag off. Engine management light on. Plus bulb failure light on

All 4 brake discs worn

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

Dent to NS sill

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number does not have post code or BS mark

NSR & OSR bump stops worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,000 miles

Air bag warning light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF lower arm front bolt to short for the housing but tight

Fail 9 Aug 2010 150,000 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag warning light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF lower arm front bolt to short for the housing but tight

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,284 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 106,281 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,297 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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WD05 CTE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WD05 CTE, 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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WD05 CTE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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