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AE05 LUD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

149,388 mi
Last recorded149,388 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 149,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 128,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,150 miles

MIL. lamp on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 127,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

MIL. lamp on

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding the flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,542 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 122,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 113,196 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2017 113,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads getting low

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2016 102,766 miles

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim & tyre low on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,766 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim & tyre low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,898 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,898 miles

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,032 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 84,031 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

Front Disc`s Corroded On Inner Faces

Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,717 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,480 miles

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,480 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

flat spot in n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,596 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,361 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 43,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,028 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 28 May 2008 28,087 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 LUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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