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AE05 WBJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,862 mi
Last recorded142,862 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 142,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 142,862 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,125 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,968 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 113,965 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,177 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 81,215 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,781 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,500 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,500 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,645 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,740 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 WBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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