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AE05 VYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 101,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp corroded and failing

Exhaust pershing/corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension components and subframe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,400 miles

Front tyres wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension and rear off vehicle on underside corroded

Slight wear in off side front steering rack

Fail 20 Oct 2021 97,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front tyres wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension and rear off vehicle on underside corroded

Slight wear in off side front steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,551 miles

A/c condenser distorted

All underside suspension and sub frame components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service over due

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

A/c condenser distorted

All underside suspension and sub frame components heavily corroded

Gear lever stiff operation

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering fault light on. Power steering is working.

Service over due

Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,438 miles

Monitor wear on the front tyres

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REPAIRED (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 95,438 miles

Monitor wear on the front tyres

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil REPAIRED (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML light is on

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Some wear noted in near side steering arm/rack

Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,865 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 80,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 73,439 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 73,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 55,787 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,594 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,780 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 VYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

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

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