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AE05 MLO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,613 mi
Last recorded168,613 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 168,613 miles

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

covers fitted underneath

Fail 12 Jan 2022 168,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

covers fitted underneath

Pass 19 Dec 2020 157,392 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 157,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 137,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber is slightly corroded at the casing.

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror back cover is slightly damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorber is slightly corroded at the casing.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under try fitted

Fail 31 May 2018 137,788 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber is slightly corroded at the casing.

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror back cover is slightly damaged.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber is slightly corroded at the casing.

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under try fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,325 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion rear sub frame and offside rear trailing arm

Fail 17 Jun 2017 123,325 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion rear sub frame and offside rear trailing arm

Pass 19 May 2016 103,888 miles

slight wear front suspension wishbone bushes

Fail 19 May 2016 103,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight wear front suspension wishbone bushes

Pass 22 May 2015 96,137 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 22 May 2015 96,137 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 15 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,971 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside surface

Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,393 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 44,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,388 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 MLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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