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AE05 OBK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 155,664 miles

Intermittent illumination of SRS malfunction light appeared briefly during re inspection.

Nearside Front wheel damage

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

both rear backing plate corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 155,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel damage

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

both rear backing plate corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,044 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 129,900 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 124,642 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 124,641 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 107,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,018 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 88,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv on off side rear brake binding

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.6m on both edges

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,164 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

adv on off side rear brake binding

adv on off side rear tyre on 1.6m on both edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 66,725 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,360 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,571 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,113 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 OBK 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 63.2%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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