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AE05 NYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

231,656 mi
Last recorded231,656 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 NYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 231,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 216,540 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 207,603 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 207,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 188,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 173,672 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

child seat fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 173,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 160,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion under car

Pass 7 Apr 2014 147,370 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 135,863 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 134,323 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,323 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 106,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 106,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2009 74,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side and near side rear seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,022 miles

off side and near side rear seat belts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,856 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 NYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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