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AE05 LVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,024 mi
Last recorded178,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 178,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 175,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 173,559 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 173,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 169,309 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 149,506 miles

Nearside Front side repeater dim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2016 126,611 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 126,593 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 107,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,707 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 22 Jun 2013 84,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,588 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,074 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,343 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 12 May 2011 56,343 miles

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

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,070 miles

both front tyres worn almost down to warning bars [3/4mm]

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,685 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 35,338 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 LVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

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

Is AE05 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LVS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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