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AE05 LZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,541 mi
Last recorded234,541 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 234,541 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 234,532 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 198,883 miles

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

nearside front wishbone bush/s play.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 198,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bothside rear trailing arm bush worn and play.

nearside front wishbone bush/s play.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 180,952 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 140,102 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 140,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 102,096 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 55,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,525 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 LZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LZO, 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 LZO registered?

AE05 LZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is AE05 LZO safe to buy?

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