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AE05 ONU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ONU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 78,853 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 71,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,323 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 66,737 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,312 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,578 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,668 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,922 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,190 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 35,769 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,905 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,490 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 25,480 miles

Offside Front 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 ONU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

AE05 ONU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AE05 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 ONU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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