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AE05 OEC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,361 mi
Last recorded249,361 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 249,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jun 2019 249,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 235,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 222,439 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 209,500 miles

Front registration plate is damaged but can still be read as intended

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the inner edge - 205/55r16 91v Michelin Primacy 3 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 175,733 miles

both rear shock buffers worn

crack front numberplate

Fail 5 Jun 2014 175,546 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear shock buffers worn

crack front numberplate

Pass 11 Jun 2013 155,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 133,724 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,748 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 110,747 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,433 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 OEC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OEC, 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 OEC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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