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AE05 TXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,744 mi
Last recorded123,744 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 123,744 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,043 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 114,043 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 110,148 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,830 miles

both front tyres slightly low tread on inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2016 100,828 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low tread on inner edges

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2015 98,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,452 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 87,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 83,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 79,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,328 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 61,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,356 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 TXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXG, 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 TXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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