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AE05 LVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,427 miles

n/s/f brake flexi hose deteriated

osf brake hose & osf shocker covered in unknown substance + second hand brake hose fitted to osf + both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 154,426 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 front link boots split (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f flexi hose cords (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc x2 front outer cv boots split (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 front (4.1.E.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle x2 rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/f brake flexi hose deteriated

Pass 20 May 2016 149,049 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 148,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2015 141,352 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 132,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 125,420 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 24 May 2012 118,070 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 118,070 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 108,942 miles

enging check light on

Fail 20 May 2011 108,942 miles

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

enging check light on

Pass 21 May 2010 99,534 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)

full plastic sheets have fully enclosed underside cannot fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2009 90,037 miles

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

slight wear inner tread offside front

unable to fully check main brakepipes/fuel pipes/flooring/due to full covers

Pass 22 May 2008 79,830 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 LVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

AE05 LVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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