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AE05 VYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 112,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet prop support bracket missing

engine "noisey"

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 61,382 miles

all brake disc backing plates corrodeing away.

stone chip in screen.

Fail 1 Jul 2017 61,382 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake disc backing plates corrodeing away.

stone chip in screen.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,537 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 42,537 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,927 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 31,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,127 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 30,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,063 miles

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,757 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 21,464 miles

rear tyres cracked in tread area

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,112 miles

plastic under shields fitted to floor and engine

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 VYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

AE05 VYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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