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AE05 MOF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,932 mi
Last recorded99,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 MOF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 99,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Many splits down to the next level (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 99,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 90,555 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,855 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread and has splits along outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve splitting (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking between tread and has splits along outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,795 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,740 miles

Console bushes cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,665 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,026 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight inbalance in front brakes of 9%

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,308 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack around tread

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 22,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,091 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 MOF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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