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AE05 TXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,839 mi
Last recorded155,839 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,839 miles

Front Wipes starting to smear screen

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 155,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to cords. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut to cords. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipes starting to smear screen

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 153,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater light intensity reduced during test, still visible

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot badly loosing grease, advised to replace/repair (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, inner edge worn 195/65/R15 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 146,637 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,120 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 134,616 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 134,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 128,691 miles

Offside Rear Disc Back plate worn

Pass 31 Jul 2017 114,628 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 96,688 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,868 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 51,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2012 33,487 miles

Slight drag on near side front brake.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,990 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 24,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,995 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 TXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

AE05 TXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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