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AE05 TZB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,958 mi
Last recorded69,958 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 TZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 69,958 miles

UNDERBODY CORRODED.REAR SUBFRAME FRONT STEERING AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Fail 4 Jun 2026 69,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HEAVY CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE & COMPONANTS CORRODED. FRONT STEERING, BRAKES & SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2025 68,022 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN. BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. BOTH SILLS CORRODED. CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED,INSECURE

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 68,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN. BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER. BOTH SILLS CORRODED. CENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED,INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 65,997 miles

BRAKE SLIGHT PULSE AT PEDAL

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SHOULD REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAMES /SUSPENSION/ STREERING AND UNDER BODY PANELS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 65,154 miles

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2023 65,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED. CORROSION SHOWING ALL OVER.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,921 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING STEERING & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH FAULTY

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/PITTED. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE INCLUDING STEERING & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH FAULTY

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,421 miles

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

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18%

Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18%

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,744 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2019 53,518 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,835 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 50,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,933 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,205 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 48,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has low pressure

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,330 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,038 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 40,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,053 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,330 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 6 Jul 2010 27,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,676 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 TZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 TZB, 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 TZB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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