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AE05 NZA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,148 mi
Last recorded234,148 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 234,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 226,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 210,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 199,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 183,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 183,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 168,504 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriated

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 168,165 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover deteriated

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriated

Pass 7 Jul 2016 151,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,505 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres stepping inner edges

Front wiper smearing

N/s/r tyre slightly binding

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumpstops perished

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 116,733 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 88,091 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,234 miles

rear bump stops perished and splitting.

rear tyres out of shape inner edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 54,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,152 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,389 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 NZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

AE05 NZA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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