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AE05 MDK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 101,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,373 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,373 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,715 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 74,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 68,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,252 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,286 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,286 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 49,554 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 42,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,680 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,142 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 MDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MDK, 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 MDK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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