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AE05 TBX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,842 mi
Last recorded109,842 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 109,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 109,804 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 109,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,347 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 102,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,982 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,957 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 82,714 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,620 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,922 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 37,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,121 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 24,515 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 TBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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