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AJ05 UAM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,329 mi
Last recorded93,329 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 93,329 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,819 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,243 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,216 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,210 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 32% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 42% imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,103 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,098 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel 99kg/f (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 36kg/f (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,422 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 83,422 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,922 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 70,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,822 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,674 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 55,241 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 31,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 25,019 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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AJ05 UAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AJ05 UAM, 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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What year was AJ05 UAM registered?

AJ05 UAM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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