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AF55 AYN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,764 mi
Last recorded150,764 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 146,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively p/brake? (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 134,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,790 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 113,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 78,426 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,534 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,534 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on dash

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,113 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,803 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,125 miles

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

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)

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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AF55 AYN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF55 AYN, 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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AF55 AYN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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