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AE05 TOH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,196 mi
Last recorded138,196 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,732 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 132,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,150 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 131,138 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 125,973 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb replaced still not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 122,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,493 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working indicator in the mirror not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,794 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 117,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 103,571 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 103,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,315 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,754 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,527 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,006 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,462 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,557 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 TOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

AE05 TOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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