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AE05 FRD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 87,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f & o/s/r all perishing - age range 2008-2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 85,994 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 84,992 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 83,756 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 82,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 81,896 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 81,544 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,529 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 80,114 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,012 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2017 76,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,935 miles

Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,227 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 64,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,392 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,676 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 FRD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

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

Is AE05 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 FRD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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