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AE05 TYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,929 mi
Last recorded181,929 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 181,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 181,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 174,603 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged +centre , covers missing /damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 174,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged +centre , covers missing /damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 165,553 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 156,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 147,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,902 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 119,598 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 108,746 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edeges

Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,378 miles

Nearside Front strut has slight misting of oil

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,139 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,062 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,066 miles

under side of vehicle has plastic shields covering

Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,546 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,368 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 TYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

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

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