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AE05 TLK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

273,146 mi
Last recorded273,146 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 273,146 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 256,720 miles

O/S front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2019 223,380 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 198,208 miles

N/S outer CV boot perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 198,208 miles

N/S outer CV boot perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 178,737 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 23 Jan 2017 178,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 26 Jan 2016 143,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,769 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 139,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,625 miles

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 125,625 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 115,741 miles

child seat n/s rear

some corrosin on rear discs inner face

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both o/s tyres on wear bars

child seat n/s rear

needs tracking

some corrosin on rear discs inner face

Fail 18 Dec 2012 106,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light is on

both front and offside rear back plates corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside blade starting to split

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light is on

both front and offside rear back plates corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside blade starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 79,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,574 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,473 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 63,473 miles

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

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 TLK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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