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AE05 FKB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,464 mi
Last recorded142,464 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 142,464 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 142,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,931 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system corroded

play in front lower arm front bushes / deteriorated

rear brake pads low

rear tyres close to legal limit

wipers deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,968 miles

engine management light on

exhaust (cat) poor condition

exhaust deteriorated (minor leak)

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,255 miles

engine management light on

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit (border line pass)

rear brake pads low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,554 miles

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engne c/lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,268 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,404 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 45,913 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,367 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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AE05 FKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKB, 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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AE05 FKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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