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AE05 TZV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,644 miles

All brake disc back plates corroded / poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear brake pipes deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake disc back plates corroded / poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front and both rear brake disc back plates corroded / poor condition

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2019 97,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front and both rear brake disc back plates corroded / poor condition

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded away

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn bald on inner edges

offside indicator side repeater lamp damaged

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2016 78,955 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates in a corroded condition

Offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,255 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,071 miles

n/s/r tyre mishapen on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low 3mm and perished/cracked

damage to drivers wing mirror/repeater lens has water inside it and isnt very bright when working

n/s/f tyre low 3mm and wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre low 3mm and worn smooth inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

n/s/r tyre getting low 3-4mm/perished/cuts on tyre

o/s/r tyre getting low 3-4mm/perished/cuts on tyre

slight damage to drivers wing mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside side repeater dim

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,874 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 TZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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