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AJ05 XGU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,862 mi
Last recorded130,862 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,862 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 130,862 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

power cable in n/s/f door pillar

Pass 19 Aug 2017 115,303 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-body corroded slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2017 115,303 miles

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

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

under-body corroded slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,985 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,880 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,522 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 55,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,761 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,484 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 XGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

AJ05 XGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AJ05 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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