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AE05 LYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,628 mi
Last recorded53,628 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 53,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Front tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre read deteriorated

general corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 50,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 45,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 42,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 39,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 36,538 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 May 2010 32,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 28,844 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 24,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 LYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

Is AE05 LYX safe to buy?

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