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AE05 LPY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

194,653 mi
Last recorded194,653 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 194,653 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 194,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp lens

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2017 184,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 177,748 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 177,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 166,252 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 158,243 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 133,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 133,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,772 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 118,772 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 108,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,250 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,250 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 65,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,539 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 LPY 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 64.7%.

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

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