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AE05 TYD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

254,740 mi
Last recorded254,740 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 254,740 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Brake backing plates corroded or missing

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage, some suspension components and subframes

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 254,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and osr backing plates missing

Pass 21 Jan 2025 242,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 242,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 230,671 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 214,795 miles

Brake servo operation poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake dust shields corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 200,700 miles

General underbody corrosion.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake heat shields corroded and holed.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 200,689 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake pads. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General underbody corrosion.

Rear Brake heat shields corroded and holed.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 191,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 191,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 191,098 miles

All brake hoses perished

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres perished on inner tread

Offside rear tyre perished on inner tread

Pass 18 Sep 2018 189,262 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2018 189,260 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2017 176,370 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to check airbag light due to stickers on dash

Fail 22 Sep 2017 176,370 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to check airbag light due to stickers on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2016 163,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 150,096 miles

damage to nearside rear outer sill

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,937 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,932 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 121,658 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 121,653 miles

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,254 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 87,100 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,216 miles

Front tyres wearing low. Badly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,211 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,211 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake pads worn too limit

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

exhaust corroding

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 TYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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