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AE05 LSK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,568 mi
Last recorded162,568 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 162,568 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 161,787 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 161,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 160,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 157,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 155,973 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 155,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 150,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,528 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 143,438 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2015 143,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,918 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

both sides lower arm bushes perished

offside outer cv boot clip loose

slightly sticky handbrake

Fail 24 Feb 2014 137,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both sides lower arm bushes perished

front tyres worn outer edges

offside outer cv boot clip loose

slightly sticky handbrake

tyre size 195/65/R15/91V

Pass 22 Dec 2012 134,216 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 134,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 123,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s head lamp damage fitting

Pass 22 Mar 2012 123,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s head lamp damage fitting

Fail 31 Mar 2011 105,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,612 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,104 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,959 miles

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

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

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

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 LSK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

AE05 LSK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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