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AE05 LPO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,126 mi
Last recorded69,126 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 69,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backing plate touching brake disc

Fail 2 Mar 2018 69,126 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f backing plate touching brake disc

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,367 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,366 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release middle rear seatbelt (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 52,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pad warning light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2015 45,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 45,538 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,169 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,863 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,768 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,096 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,155 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 LPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

AE05 LPO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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