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AE05 VUU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,723 mi
Last recorded196,723 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 196,723 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 193,975 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 186,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 180,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 171,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 160,802 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,152 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,849 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 131,626 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 119,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2016 119,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 112,896 miles

Both side front brake slightly grabbing

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake slightly grabbing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,749 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 90,077 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 90,005 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,049 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,049 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,396 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 VUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

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

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