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AE05 OOX

2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

277,625 mi
Last recorded277,625 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 277,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 277,476 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 268,072 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 268,014 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 261,233 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 261,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 249,272 miles
Pass 5 May 2020
Pass 21 Jun 2018 210,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 203,752 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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AE05 OOX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 OOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 OOX registered?

AE05 OOX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is AE05 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 OOX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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