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AE05 LWD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2012 143,432 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 124,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,277 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 42,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,027 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 LWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

AE05 LWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AE05 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LWD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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