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AJ05 XHE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,116 mi
Last recorded100,116 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,116 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag warning lamp remains on indicating a fault

alternator belt is noisy whilst running'suspect one way clutch on pulley seized

both front brake discs are slightly lipped

both front tyres are getting close to limit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 142,117 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorbers Plastic Casings Adrift.

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 23 Nov 2010 123,174 miles

N/S/F Fog Light Damaged

Recomend Replacing Rear Pads And Discs Within 4000M Miles [Estimate]

Fail 22 Nov 2010 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Fog Light Damaged

Recomend Replacing Rear Pads And Discs Within 4000M Miles [Estimate]

Pass 23 Dec 2009 102,438 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,243 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XHE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ05 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

Is AJ05 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 XHE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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