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AE05 FJN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,349 mi
Last recorded191,349 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 191,349 miles

Front Brake pads are getting low

N/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses are slightly perished

Nearside Front suspension spring is corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 191,349 miles

Front Brake pads are getting low

N/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses are slightly perished

Nearside Front suspension spring is corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 179,839 miles

Offside Rear Brake is slightly binding

Fail 31 Mar 2016 179,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake is slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2015 168,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 168,208 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 157,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 141,456 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 120,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,830 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,696 miles

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

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

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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AE05 FJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE05 FJN, 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 AE05 FJN registered?

AE05 FJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 FJN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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