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AE05 NWM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,112 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury fuel cap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,209 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 108,103 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply at inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

** engine oil level below minimum **

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

all four tyres have age cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,617 miles

Slight leak from O/S of power steering rack at the gaiter

Fail 20 Aug 2015 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working inside wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight leak from O/S of power steering rack at the gaiter

Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,634 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 89,285 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 89,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,661 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,725 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 57,725 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

O/S/Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,841 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,716 miles

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

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 NWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWM, 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 NWM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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