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AE05 WDN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,088 mi
Last recorded202,088 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 202,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 193,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 184,231 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 168,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 168,865 miles

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 152,317 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 152,317 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,806 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 120,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2013 102,320 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 84,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,297 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,182 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 WDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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