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AE05 TXJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,023 mi
Last recorded93,023 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,023 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,021 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,701 miles

ALL tyres are showing signs of age (Cracked/perished)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak (Small)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 79,701 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL tyres are showing signs of age (Cracked/perished)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of getting hot (Brakes binding) (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak (Small)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,084 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,042 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate cracked

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

front brake dust shields heavily corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,516 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

number plates poor-still readable at time of test advise replaced

Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

number plates poor-still readable at time of test advise replaced

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,890 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,888 miles

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

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 TXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

AE05 TXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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