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AE05 WFA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,860 mi
Last recorded88,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,860 miles

REAR PADS NOT FULLY VISABLE

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING SLIGHTY

CORROSION SPOTS ON INNER FACES OF FRONT DISCS

Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,164 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING SLIGHTY

CORROSION SPOTS ON INNER FACES OF FRONT DISCS

REAR PADS NOT FULLY VISABLE

Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 71,229 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 57,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,542 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked but not showing cords

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,471 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 WFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

AE05 WFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is AE05 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 WFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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