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AE05 LTY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

192,110 mi
Last recorded192,110 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2025 192,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads worn to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake arm on caliper, not fully returning (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre on shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake arm on caliper, not fully returning (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 185,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 176,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions

Pass 19 May 2022 168,919 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 161,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 158,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear springs rusting

plastic covers over floors and engine

Pass 23 May 2019 151,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 143,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock dust covers are worn/insecure aged piston stems exposed

engine cover fitted anti vibration material has worn away cover is vibrating

osr disk back plate has worn away/corroded nsr back plate is badly corroded but still in tact

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 134,247 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 123,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 111,944 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 102,902 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 91,247 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 79,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 66,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 66,486 miles

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

Recommend new wipers

Pass 19 May 2010 57,824 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 57,823 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 44,550 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 7 May 2008 32,153 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 LTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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