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AE05 FXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 130,263 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 119,840 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 119,840 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 113,239 miles

all tyres edges slightly wearing/ slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

all tyres edges slightly wearing/ slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2016 86,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 77,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 26 May 2015 77,443 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Fail 13 May 2014 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter casing missing offside rear seat belt

Pass 17 May 2012 57,534 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seat belt outter casing missing

Pass 19 May 2011 51,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,363 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 35,581 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,796 miles

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

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 FXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

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

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