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AE05 TVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 132,513 miles

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2024 127,259 miles

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 17 May 2023 121,726 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 121,726 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 115,906 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 112,438 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 110,614 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 104,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 97,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 97,381 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 90,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2016 84,132 miles

Slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 18 May 2015 79,680 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 79,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 75,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,347 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,885 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,007 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 TVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

AE05 TVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is AE05 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 TVA shows 22 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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