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AE05 VYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,248 mi
Last recorded264,248 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 264,248 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 264,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 247,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 228,777 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 205,113 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 205,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2017 182,138 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 182,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 137,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake application slightly uneven

front brake disc dust shields breaking up

slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,721 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

N/S/F, O/S/F, O/S/R BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

Pass 30 May 2012 93,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,600 miles

Both front inner disc face worn and rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,600 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front inner disc face worn and rusted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 49,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 35,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,937 miles

underbody plastic covered

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 VYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VYY, 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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AE05 VYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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