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AE05 SYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

415,564 mi
Last recorded415,564 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 415,564 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Pass 16 Nov 2017 393,075 miles

E M I LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and private hire sticker removed and positioned before test ()

Nearside Outer sills creaking slightly under finger thumb pressure not holed at this time

Offside Outer sills creaking slightly under finger thumb pressure not holed at this time

Fail 16 Nov 2017 393,075 miles

E M I LIGHT ON DASH BOARD

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and private hire sticker removed and positioned before test ()

Nearside Outer sills creaking slightly under finger thumb pressure not holed at this time

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sills creaking slightly under finger thumb pressure not holed at this time

Pass 5 May 2017 367,880 miles

EML is on

Rear rear shock absorbers are weak

Fail 5 May 2017 367,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML is on

Rear rear shock absorbers are weak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 346,414 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongey

EML is on

Nearside Front Dip beam unit slightly lower output than Offside

Offside Front Screen washer inop but Nearside provides more than adequate water to help clear screen

Rear direction indicators almost white in output, Advise replacing bulbs

Pass 19 May 2016 331,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front dip unit aim at lowest allowable level before failure

engine M.I.L on

engine coolant overflow tank punctured and leaking

Fail 18 May 2016 331,291 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip unit (1.7.5a)

Offside Front dip unit aim at lowest allowable level before failure

engine M.I.L on

engine coolant overflow tank punctured and leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 315,837 miles

Engine M.I.L is on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper is damp around handbrake mechanism but no visible leaks under pressure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 315,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine M.I.L is on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper is damp around handbrake mechanism but no visible leaks under pressure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 293,422 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 258,565 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 227,542 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 227,535 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 14 Nov 2013 193,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 193,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 167,556 miles

Engine M.I.L on

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 167,556 miles

Engine M.I.L on

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 141,488 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 114,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,012 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 82,170 miles

both front and rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,295 miles

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,266 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 SYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

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