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AE05 LWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,639 mi
Last recorded110,639 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 110,639 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 110,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 83,227 miles

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN

Fail 27 Oct 2023 83,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner TYRE WORN

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 72,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,251 miles

Offside Front Outer TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 22 Oct 2020 68,251 miles

Offside Front Outer TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,257 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,469 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 60,028 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 57,192 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH FRONTS BADLY CRACKING (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 50,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,749 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,807 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 34,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 31,300 miles

cracks between tread of o/s/r tyre

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 LWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LWY, 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 LWY registered?

AE05 LWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AE05 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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