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AE05 MDN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

223,212 mi
Last recorded223,212 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 223,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front(s) (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 223,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front cv boot deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Front(s) (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 210,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 209,999 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect & fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 194,840 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn slightly inner edge

Offside door mirror slight damage

Pass 19 Dec 2019 176,691 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2019 164,952 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 164,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 159,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 159,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,019 miles

both rear wheels binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre low 2mm.

o/s/r tyre low 3mm.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 151,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure clamps rusted away. (7.1.2)

both rear wheels binding slightly.

n/s/r tyre low 2mm.

o/s/r tyre low 3mm.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 145,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 134,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,061 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 106,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,168 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

osf and osr tyres inner edge have heavy wear

osf brake has slight bind

Fail 13 Oct 2010 72,168 miles

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

osf and osr tyres inner edge have heavy wear

osf brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 35,523 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 MDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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