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AE05 LYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,216 mi
Last recorded177,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 177,216 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake effort low

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 176,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 167,187 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 165,011 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 165,004 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 164,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 162,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc back plates rusted away

Pass 29 Dec 2018 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear brake disc back plates rusty both sides

Pass 2 Jan 2018 155,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade

Fail 21 Dec 2017 155,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of the arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Dec 2016 151,908 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 151,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 148,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER BUSH (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 143,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 133,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 128,147 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 128,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,002 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Park brake lever feels like it needs attention.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,029 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 LYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LYJ, 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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AE05 LYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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