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AE05 OFB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

201,240 mi
Last recorded201,240 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 201,240 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 192,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 192,204 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 191,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded? requires protective coating

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2024 191,078 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts ? inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle corroded? requires protective coating

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Nov 2022 187,893 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 180,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 180,751 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 176,678 miles

Tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2017 174,004 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 166,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 153,228 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 153,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 129,731 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 129,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,637 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)

Fail 22 May 2012 85,984 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and back brake discs have surface rust

Pass 22 May 2012 85,984 miles

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

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

front and back brake discs have surface rust

Fail 9 Jul 2011 77,318 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 77,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 57,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,096 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,406 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,249 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 OFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

AE05 OFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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