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AE05 TKX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,471 mi
Last recorded126,471 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,471 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 182,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 139,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 139,571 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both bottom arm rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 113,639 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet latch sticky

both rear tyres wearing on inners

surface brake pipe corrosion/swelling to plastic coverings

Fail 11 May 2015 113,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet latch sticky

both rear tyres wearing on inners

surface brake pipe corrosion/swelling to plastic coverings

Pass 6 May 2014 93,891 miles

Side repeater fitted to n/s mirror not working

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 May 2013 83,531 miles

bonnet safety catch sticking

bonnet stay locator insecure / broke

Fail 1 May 2013 83,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

bonnet safety catch sticking

bonnet stay locator insecure / broke

fuel around filter

Pass 18 May 2012 58,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 58,216 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

n/s/f brake disc is pitted and worn

o/s/f brake disc is pitted and worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,784 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,733 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 TKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

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

Is AE05 TKX safe to buy?

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