MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edges of both discs slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both weeping slightly (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine Management Light stays on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm and inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
nearside front and both rear brake back plates corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake disc back plates corroded and poor condition
nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE05 VWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?
AE05 VWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2005.
Is AE05 VWU safe to buy?
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