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AE05 WHA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,758 mi
Last recorded193,758 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 193,758 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 186,967 miles

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

nearside front sill slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2018 186,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 173,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rera part of chasis (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 173,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rera part of chasis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 160,181 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear metal bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 160,181 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides rear metal bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 148,313 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 148,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,984 miles

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,330 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f steering arm got slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 112,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 112,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion part of chasis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,695 miles

engine covers fitted

service over due

Pass 15 Aug 2015 100,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner wing sheet insecure

rear washer not working

Fail 13 Aug 2015 100,914 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f inner wing sheet insecure

rear washer not working

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads are worn

offside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,134 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING

REAR BRAKE DISC OUTER FACES ARE CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2010 48,529 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE INNER AND OUTER EDGE CORROSION

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE IS DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,791 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED.FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER AND OUTER EDGES ARE CORRODED.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,043 miles

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

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

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 WHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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