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AE05 VUP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,161 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,158 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 90,131 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,129 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting more than 50% white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessive corrosion/pitting to inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape & unevenly worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively corroded on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,936 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 84,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,458 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 76,021 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,212 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,212 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,792 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,305 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,379 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,374 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,358 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 37,355 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,390 miles

rattle noise from exhaust box

Fail 4 Aug 2011 32,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rattle noise from exhaust box

Pass 29 Jul 2010 27,417 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 27,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 19,871 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,296 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 VUP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VUP, 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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What year was AE05 VUP registered?

AE05 VUP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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