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AE05 OOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,307 mi
Last recorded150,307 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 150,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 144,796 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lacks a positive feel and just meets performance requirements, adjust the system asap

Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,563 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 134,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 116,230 miles

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

service light on

Fail 28 Oct 2020 115,738 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel cooler rad on o/s floor leaking diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in alloy housing supporting lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

service light on

Pass 29 Oct 2019 99,558 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trayling arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trayling arms front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,335 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,176 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle, x2 front tyres edges worn

Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle, x2 front tyres edges worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,773 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,580 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,915 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,228 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,577 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

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 OOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OOJ, 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 OOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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