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AE05 NXJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,953 mi
Last recorded153,953 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 153,953 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 153,952 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,169 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 120,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,432 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,571 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 83,617 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,884 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 58,490 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 May 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,214 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 32,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,865 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,587 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 NXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

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

Is AE05 NXJ safe to buy?

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