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AE05 NZN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 150,816 miles

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

both outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2026 150,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

both outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 146,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,826 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 119,247 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 119,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,767 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 112,767 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 108,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 101,397 miles

All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease

Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All Brake Pipes Covered In Grease

Engine Covers And Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,095 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 95,094 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,862 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,412 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,343 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,798 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,941 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,310 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 NZN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

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

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