CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE05 TXU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 63,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,277 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,618 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,431 miles

Oil leak under vehicle.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,940 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,583 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 55,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,788 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,066 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,266 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,884 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,884 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,765 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 22,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre appears underinflated

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE05 TXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE05 TXU?

You can check the full history of AE05 TXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE05 TXU registered?

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

Is AE05 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 TXU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE05 TXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE05 TXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.