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AE05 TKJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 103,269 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 103,263 miles

Ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,597 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,597 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 88,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,343 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,279 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,660 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 TKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE05 TKJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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