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AE05 FNV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,509 mi
Last recorded177,509 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FNV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 177,509 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 177,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 154,889 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 154,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 136,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 117,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2012 117,139 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,354 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 74,724 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,782 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 FNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FNV, 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 FNV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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