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AE05 LZK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 133,400 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 133,132 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 130,918 miles

Brake performance not tested defective tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,218 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 125,271 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,146 miles

rear no plate damaged

under body trays fitted

uneven wear in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 16 Oct 2017 120,701 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 118,274 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear no plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,597 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding in ofside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,811 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tetsed under wet conditions

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,430 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,645 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,285 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,152 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight distortion in both rear wheel rims

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,372 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 LZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LZK, 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 LZK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE05 LZK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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