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AE05 OEW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,118 mi
Last recorded149,118 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 149,118 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 149,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 135,747 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 131,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 124,577 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 124,577 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 115,744 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges

Pass 29 May 2014 115,744 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front wing but no sharp edges

Pass 23 May 2013 104,381 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage to nearside front wing/bummper but no shrap edges exposed

Pass 28 May 2012 93,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 81,575 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 81,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 68,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2009 53,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,719 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 OEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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