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AE05 WHX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,110 mi
Last recorded130,110 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc splash guard missing

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

Offside Front Brake flexi ferrules corroded slightly

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and nearside shock absorber upper dust covers detached

Pass 13 Sep 2017 124,821 miles

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine check light on

Inner face of front and rear brake discs very badly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers detached

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,799 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low. Recommend replacing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,444 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Front items removed from windscreen prior to test, these where obscuring drivers view.

Nearside Rear items removed from rear seats to enable inspection of seat belt

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 19 Sep 2014 91,399 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear shock absorber upper dust covers loose

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,399 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear shock absorber upper dust covers loose

Pass 1 Nov 2013 83,428 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 83,428 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,573 miles

Inner face of front brake discs severely corroded and pitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,460 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,546 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 39,789 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 WHX 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 78.6%.

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

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