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AE05 WBF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 93,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 23 Sep 2023 82,018 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

under body under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 54,502 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,003 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,618 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs backing plates corroded

offside rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,986 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,098 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

n/s front brake disc backing plate corroded

o/s rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,065 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded at inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,196 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,196 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded slightly

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 WBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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