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AE05 TDO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 118,989 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 118,989 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,105 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))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are right on the limit and will need attention very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,759 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 103,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 96,345 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,504 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 77,411 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,931 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,900 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,116 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,683 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 TDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TDO, 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 TDO registered?

AE05 TDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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