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AE05 NXB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,211 mi
Last recorded120,211 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,211 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 120,210 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 117,564 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 115,054 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 113,161 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts with stones embedded

Fixings broken on engine undertray

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 110,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light showing on dash

Fail 6 May 2022 110,072 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light showing on dash

Pass 14 May 2021 106,109 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel flap sticking slightly

Pass 18 May 2020 102,096 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,821 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 93,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 93,292 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 89,961 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 83,623 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 83,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,367 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,057 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2013 62,547 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 62,547 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 56,835 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 49,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres featherd on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 49,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres featherd on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2010 39,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,704 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 NXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

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

Is AE05 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 NXB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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