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AE05 OSA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,681 mi
Last recorded101,681 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 OSA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 101,681 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,974 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 98,974 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,820 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,820 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,220 miles

Offside Outer outer sill corroded bodywork

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer outer sill corroded bodywork

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,252 miles

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 13 Sep 2021 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,494 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,494 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 75,032 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,209 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp dim (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,705 miles

engine light on,emissioins tested ok.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

front brake discs corroded on inner

front tyres starting to wear on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,061 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 31,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 26,483 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,411 miles

Cracks round the tread on nearside and offside rear tyres.

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 OSA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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