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AE05 WJJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,034 mi
Last recorded206,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 206,034 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 206,034 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))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 190,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 189,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of both front brake disc,s partly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front both front brake back plates partly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension bush showing slight signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension bush showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear brake back plates partly corroded

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of brake disc partly corroded and back plate (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back of brake disc partly corroded and back plate (3.5.1i)

Rear both rear brake back plates partly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 182,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 182,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 172,173 miles

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

all brake disc back plates are badly corroded

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread low - 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2015 171,970 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler unit on offside , midway along car (7.2.1)

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

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

all brake disc back plates are badly corroded

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread low - 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2014 157,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f inner wheel arch covers adrift

Fail 27 Nov 2014 157,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f + o/s/f inner wheel arch covers adrift

rear brake discs lipped + corroded

rear brake pad(s) starting to brake up

Pass 4 Feb 2014 145,530 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 130,651 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 112,159 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 92,728 miles

nearside front consule bush is cracking and perishing

offside front consule bush is split

offside side repeater is dull

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,781 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,580 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front lower wishbone inner rear bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 3 Aug 2009 65,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside front lower wishbone inner rear bush deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,730 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 46,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s washer low

rear indicators very faded

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 WJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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