MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
415,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON
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
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
EML is on
Rear rear shock absorbers are weak
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Engine M.I.L on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
both front and rear brake backplates corroded
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE05 SYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE05 SYJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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