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AE05 WHN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,509 mi
Last recorded159,509 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,864 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,077 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 92,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,360 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 59,633 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,633 miles

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

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

Front Brake Discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake Discs pitted

Undertray broke/loose

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,126 miles

frontbrake pads close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,737 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 WHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

AE05 WHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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