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AE05 LYC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,224 mi
Last recorded64,224 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 64,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear washer innoperative

Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,096 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded

rear washer innoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,332 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 LYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

AE05 LYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AE05 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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