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AE05 FRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,297 mi
Last recorded126,297 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 126,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 205,144 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 191,294 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 175,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 161,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 140,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 121,149 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 102,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 63,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 45,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,947 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,263 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 FRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FRJ, 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 FRJ registered?

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

Is AE05 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 FRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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