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AE05 OBT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OBT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 157,829 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 173,940 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S N/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS PLATES CORRORED

O/S N/S REAR BRAKE DISCS PLATES CORRORED

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 154,330 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 154,328 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)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 141,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted under vehicle hard to see some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2010 121,756 miles

both front tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2009 91,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,366 miles

advise n/s cv boot

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 OBT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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