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AE05 LWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,499 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,779 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/ handbrake operation stiff

ytres 205/55/16 91v

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,779 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/ handbrake operation stiff

ytres 205/55/16 91v

Pass 30 Mar 2012 59,487 miles

Wipers poor.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 59,487 miles

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

Wipers poor.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,380 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,370 miles

NSF tyre heavily worn at inner shoulder.

OSF tyre tread close to limit at inner shoulder.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,962 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 33,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,377 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 LWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

AE05 LWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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