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AE05 TXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

184,851 mi
Last recorded184,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 184,851 miles

all four brake disc baking plates corroded

engine shaking around

Fail 23 Mar 2023 184,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four brake disc baking plates corroded

engine shaking around

Pass 7 Apr 2022 170,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear shocker bump stop broken up

Offside Rear rear shocker bump stop broken up

Fail 7 Apr 2022 170,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear shocker bump stop broken up

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear shocker bump stop broken up

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 159,121 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 148,606 miles

both front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jan 2020 148,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres starting to get close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,944 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 134,944 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in the door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 120,239 miles

advise o/s/f tyre bold inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Dec 2017 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/f tyre bold inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,288 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,288 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

TYRES-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,566 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 85,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2013 75,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,127 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,729 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 39,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,972 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 TXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

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

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