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AE05 MLN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,268 mi
Last recorded120,268 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,268 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 120,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,719 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 111,491 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated.

front screen damaged.

slightly low effort nearside rear parking brake.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,015 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,899 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 70,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 66,537 miles

Centre Front Lower full under body tray/covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,210 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,280 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,690 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear wheels slightly stiff when turned by hand

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,572 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 27,094 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 MLN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MLN, 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 MLN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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