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AE05 FPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,693 mi
Last recorded126,693 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,693 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre worn to limit and heavily worn on inner

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

exhaust system has slight corrosion

oil residue

Fail 22 Apr 2016 113,882 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre under inflated

exhaust system has slight corrosion

oil residue

Fail 23 Apr 2015 110,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,621 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2013 104,131 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,195 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,403 miles

Engine light on

NSR tyre cracking

OSR tyre on limit (Bald on inside edge)

Rattle from cat

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine light on

NSR tyre cracking

OSR tyre on limit (Bald on inside edge)

Rattle from cat

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,369 miles

Oil leak

cat loose in exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,926 miles

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

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

cat loose in exhaust ( Rattle )

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,351 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 FPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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