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AE05 NYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,161 mi
Last recorded170,161 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 170,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 170,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 165,818 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 162,129 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 157,627 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 157,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 151,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 151,320 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened to coil spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 146,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,228 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 138,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,294 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 134,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 128,811 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 115,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 106,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,573 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 NYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

AE05 NYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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