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AE05 MJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,727 mi
Last recorded168,727 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 168,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 156,942 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 153,623 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked + stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,526 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack + stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn heavily on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2021 125,788 miles

All prescribed areas and all suspension components slightly corroded

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,057 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 112,678 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,636 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 109,636 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,396 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 90,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 90,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,157 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,427 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,425 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,451 miles

nearside front roll bar link boot slight split

nearside rear shocker covers loose

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,390 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,612 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 MJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MJX, 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 MJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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