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AE05 ODM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,495 mi
Last recorded132,495 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ODM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,705 miles

undercarriage and components in a general corrosive condition

Pass 14 Sep 2022 131,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

windscreen wipers intermittantly sticking on screen

Pass 16 Sep 2021 130,483 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 128,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 124,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,317 miles

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

both front tyres tread worn low inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,864 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 105,372 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside handbrake effort only just passed

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

headlamp aim passed but switch is set on level 4

Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,193 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorbers dust covers detached

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear shock absorbers dust covers detached

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear tyres wearing low

repeater lamp on drivers door mirror deteriating

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,228 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,667 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 39,250 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,250 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,752 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 ODM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ODM, 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 ODM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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