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AE05 FNS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,014 mi
Last recorded115,014 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 115,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,845 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine noisy

Fail 10 Mar 2022 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure lens broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 103,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,304 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2019 100,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [front bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,228 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and starting to distort on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2018 95,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and starting to distort on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,227 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,481 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 63,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,590 miles

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

fuel filter looked wet but no obvious leak found

Fail 15 Mar 2010 51,590 miles

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

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

fuel filter looked wet but no obvious leak found

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,393 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 43,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,530 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 33,530 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FNS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE05 FNS, 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 FNS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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