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AE05 LXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,028 mi
Last recorded171,028 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 171,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 174,725 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 174,724 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,235 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 151,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,642 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 127,398 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 93,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,380 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2010 77,234 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 195/60/15

Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,341 miles

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

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

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 LXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LXR, 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 LXR registered?

AE05 LXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is AE05 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LXR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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