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AJ05 WGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

194,929 mi
Last recorded194,929 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 194,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 190,266 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 190,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 185,782 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 181,141 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 172,703 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

inner face on front discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 160,539 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 9 May 2012 145,375 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 128,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,101 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 WGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

AJ05 WGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AJ05 WGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 WGD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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