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AE05 NYU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,846 mi
Last recorded174,846 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 174,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 174,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rearmost round bush is delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor output (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 163,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 163,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 150,918 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 150,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

various chips min windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 133,080 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 126,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 120,449 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,030 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 106,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 106,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,819 miles

THE EMT TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

THE OSF OUTER CV GAITER IS SLIGHTLY SPLIT BUT LOOKS TO STILL BE STOPPING DIRT

THE REAR OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,447 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 25 Aug 2012 77,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

THE NSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK THE NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 10 Mar 2012 73,938 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS NICKS IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,938 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS NICKS IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 1 Apr 2011 66,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,375 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,275 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 55,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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