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AE05 TKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,245 mi
Last recorded165,245 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 165,245 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 159,808 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 141,262 miles

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2018 141,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r wheel arch damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2017 133,398 miles

Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 29 Aug 2017 133,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2016 128,667 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 121,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,796 miles

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

nsr bump stop perished

osr bump stop perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 104,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nsr brake disc dust cover corroded

nsr bump stop perished

osr brake disc dust cover corroded

osr bump stop perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,531 miles

rear Brake back plate(s) corroded/holed

Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,531 miles

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

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

rear Brake back plate(s) corroded/holed

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,824 miles

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

front brakes backing plates badly corroded (have rubbed against discs)

front wishbones rear bushes are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,556 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,359 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,601 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 TKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

AE05 TKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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