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AE05 LZX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 164,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 148,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 134,188 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 129,085 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 129,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,376 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 108,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 86,458 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 62,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all road tyres tread getting low and worn on inner edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

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 LZX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

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

Is AE05 LZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LZX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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