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AE05 FXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,910 mi
Last recorded148,910 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 148,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 148,840 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 145,872 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 145,779 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2017 143,230 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 143,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 133,245 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 133,074 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 122,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 111,518 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 99,130 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 92,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 85,652 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 74,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 74,788 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 48,114 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 FXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

AE05 FXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AE05 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 FXG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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