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AE05 TFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 122,000 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 122,000 miles

Front passenger door catch insecure screws loose (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,789 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 91,865 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 77,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,711 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,711 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 65,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,671 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,894 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,160 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,229 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,331 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 TFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

AE05 TFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is AE05 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 TFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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