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AE05 WFR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,525 mi
Last recorded136,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 136,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both rear coil spring corroded

Rear both side discs plates are corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,021 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

wear on front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,381 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

noise from front top mount

Fail 29 Jan 2024 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

noise from front top mount

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,007 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 29 Jan 2022 120,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 114,704 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,895 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,133 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,735 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,163 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 79,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,812 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,667 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,331 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,614 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 37,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,261 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 WFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

AE05 WFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 WFR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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