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AE05 TXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,345 mi
Last recorded162,345 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 162,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 156,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2016 156,720 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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

child seat fitted obscuring some components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 139,786 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,477 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 121,226 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,904 miles

near side rear tyre unevenly worn

off side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 26 Jul 2011 94,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

near side rear tyre unevenly worn

off side rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,864 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,060 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,057 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,532 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emergency repair done to near side drive shaft gater OK at this time

rear tyres well worn and cracking in tread gaps

Fail 28 Jul 2008 49,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres well worn and cracking in tread gaps

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 TXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

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

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