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AE05 UCT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,763 mi
Last recorded175,763 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 175,763 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside side mirror cap missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray present

Pass 20 Feb 2019 163,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 163,029 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 151,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

plastic under body covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 138,278 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

plastic under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 127,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,441 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 54,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,214 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,541 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,744 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,107 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 UCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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