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AE05 WJC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,743 mi
Last recorded166,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 166,743 miles

Bonnet latch on bonnet seized

Coil spring corroded OSF + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid clamp one out of two clamps broken, still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, very soft in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, very soft in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake backing plates missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 166,742 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet latch on bonnet seized

Coil spring corroded OSF + OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mid clamp one out of two clamps broken, still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Heatshield at backbox loose

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, very soft in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill, very soft in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake backing plates missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 157,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Aug 2018 157,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced On wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jul 2017 146,190 miles

Front suspension bushes at rear of arms showing signs of wear

Noise from engine

Pass 27 Jul 2016 131,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,545 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear brake backing plates corroded

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,734 miles

rear screenwash not working

Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear screenwash not working

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,091 miles

hand brake lever on n/s rear brake caliper does not go fully back but no bind

n/s rear shock bump stop broken

o/s rear shock bump stop deteriorated

slight bind at o/s rear brake. looks like it has been hot at some point

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,625 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,575 miles

Windscreen cracked

Front tyres low tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic covers preventing proper inspection.

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

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 WJC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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