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AE05 UEA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,344 mi
Last recorded144,344 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 144,344 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 120,482 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 120,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r and centre rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,881 miles

1. air bag light on. 2.engine managememt light on. 3. tyre pressure light on.

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1. air bag light on. 2.engine managememt light on. 3. tyre pressure light on.

Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,665 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,874 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 56,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,692 miles

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

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 UEA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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