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AE05 LXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,357 mi
Last recorded167,357 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 147,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 147,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 126,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 108,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,975 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,975 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,869 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 50,102 miles

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

brake o/s front binding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake o/s front binding

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 39,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,032 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,679 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 LXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

AE05 LXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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