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AE05 LPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,944 mi
Last recorded94,944 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,944 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cooler insecure under car

Pass 6 Mar 2023 92,514 miles

bonnet latch stiff

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet latch stiff

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,011 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 90,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 88,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 82,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,913 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,702 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Fail 19 Feb 2014 55,701 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,521 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,109 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2011 39,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,785 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,311 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,669 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 LPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

AE05 LPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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