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AE05 OGX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,014 mi
Last recorded95,014 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 95,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 95,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,683 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 74,713 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 74,713 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexys (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

Rear subframe corroded

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF brake binding

OSR brake binding

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

Rear subframe corroded

Wipers smearing

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSF brake binding

OSR brake binding

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

Rear subframe corroded

Wipers smearing

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 58,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,054 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,519 miles

Front disc's corroded on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 18,668 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OGX, 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 OGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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