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AE05 OBZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,184 mi
Last recorded145,184 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2021 145,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 134,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,380 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2015 78,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 49,429 miles

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

both rear brake discs worn

both rear brake pads worn

slight bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,707 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,630 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,537 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,850 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 OBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

AE05 OBZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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