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AE05 ONX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

220,369 mi
Last recorded220,369 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ONX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 220,369 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 213,139 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 May 2024 205,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 199,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 192,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 187,000 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 181,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 176,265 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 164,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 164,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 153,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 153,866 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 141,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bald on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bald on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2015 127,721 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 115,270 miles

rear centre retracting mechanism for seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 May 2014 115,270 miles

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

rear centre retracting mechanism for seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 May 2013 102,090 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 88,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 75,856 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 63,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,480 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 ONX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ONX, 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 ONX registered?

AE05 ONX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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