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AE05 NWU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,798 miles

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

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

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))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 104,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,304 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,968 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bush getting weak

Offside Front Indicator slightly white

Offside Rear Axle bush getting weak

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,712 miles

Central Front No-plate in poor condition.

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 90,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front No-plate in poor condition.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,571 miles

Central Front No-plate in poor condition

Central Rear No-plate in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Rear bush weak

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot in poor condition.

Offside Front Inner Rear bush weak

Offside Front Outer Cv boot in poor condition.

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below limit due to lump in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,309 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,309 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,421 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,356 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,506 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,506 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,048 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,055 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 44,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,963 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,507 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 NWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NWU, 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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What year was AE05 NWU registered?

AE05 NWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is AE05 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 NWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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