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AE05 VWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,905 mi
Last recorded96,905 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 96,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,695 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 93,606 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,868 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,902 miles

Nearside Rear Worn unevenly on inner edge.

Offside Rear Worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,194 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,194 miles

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed tow bar (1.9.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,043 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 37,163 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 27,319 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,335 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 19,861 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,861 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 VWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

AE05 VWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 VWN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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