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AE05 WKT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,518 mi
Last recorded100,518 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 100,518 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2025 100,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 91,286 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 91,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 80,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Sill damaged.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 71,479 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,500 miles

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver view

Fail 14 Aug 2021 66,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver view

Pass 10 Sep 2020 59,314 miles

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 59,254 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 49,722 miles

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 49,710 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,560 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,280 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,341 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 29,857 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 29,423 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 29,419 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,832 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,981 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,328 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,480 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 WKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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