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AE05 UCC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s and n/s rear brake plates rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 120,180 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s and n/s rear brake plates rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,901 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 104,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,414 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 93,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 81,546 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 81,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 71,763 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 55,410 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 UCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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