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AE05 WJM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,848 mi
Last recorded156,848 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 156,848 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 156,729 miles

Fuel system component leaking around engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged insecure & fouling on anti - roll bar (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 119,451 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 112,919 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,539 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 91,363 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 91,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,263 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,632 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread (( not deep enough to reach cords ))

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,319 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 51,319 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 50,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,256 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 40,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Hand Brake Rquires Adjusting.

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 WJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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