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AE05 LYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,073 mi
Last recorded145,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated two brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush two front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 145,073 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated two brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush two front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

all coil springs corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,636 miles

eng management light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 130,682 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 126,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rear shocker covers adrfit

Fail 19 Jun 2014 126,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

rear shocker covers adrfit

Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,901 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,516 miles

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

crack in front number plate

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2009 61,048 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,964 miles

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

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

brake discs slight wear all round

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 LYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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