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AE05 LYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,807 mi
Last recorded72,807 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 72,807 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 72,807 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has deep cut on inner sidewall.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,771 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 52,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear wheel bearing becoming rough.

offside front brake is sticking on.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,481 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,611 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 LYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG registered?

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

Is AE05 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LYG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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