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AE05 TXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 127,121 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 120,127 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 106,723 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,918 miles

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,988 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,558 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 7 May 2014 71,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr seat belt buckle cover broken

rear plate cond

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,035 miles

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

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

Slight streak nearside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,493 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 42,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,356 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,001 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 TXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

AE05 TXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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