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AE05 OEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,551 mi
Last recorded153,551 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 153,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 153,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 144,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 127,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 127,151 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,678 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,070 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,437 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,897 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,621 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 47,621 miles

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

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 OEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OEV, 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 OEV registered?

AE05 OEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AE05 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 OEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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