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AE05 SYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 SYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 116,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r bump stop spilt

o/s/r bump stop spilt

rear subframe corroded

sign of corrossion n/s/f wing

Pass 1 Jul 2025 113,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,250 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight crack on o/s/r lamp

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shocker corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,873 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 84,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,055 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,763 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,120 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,526 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 SYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

AE05 SYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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