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AE05 UDM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,310 mi
Last recorded228,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2024 228,310 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2023 221,339 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Jul 2023 221,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Jul 2022 214,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 209,692 miles

Nearside & Offside - Shock absorbers light misting of oil

Nearside & Offside rear - Trailing arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot damaged, but prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2021 209,690 miles

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

Nearside & Offside - Shock absorbers light misting of oil

Nearside & Offside rear - Trailing arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside front - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot damaged, but prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2020 204,911 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear tyre(s) worn on edges

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 197,517 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 197,517 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

all steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 190,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 190,910 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 179,366 miles

Offside Rear TYRE worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2016 167,587 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 157,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 157,738 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 148,088 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 136,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 136,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,976 miles

nearside mirror missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,014 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 70,014 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,751 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)

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 UDM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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