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AP05 AGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,329 mi
Last recorded169,329 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 169,329 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 13 May 2022 169,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 16 Nov 2021 150,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 130,348 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Nov 2020 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Nov 2019 112,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 112,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

engine cover & undertray fitted

no rear seats or belts present at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2019 111,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding discs corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

engine cover & undertray fitted

no rear seats or belts present at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,362 miles

body damage

Fail 26 Jul 2016 93,357 miles

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

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

body damage

Pass 27 Jul 2015 86,498 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2014 80,002 miles

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

body damage

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

body damage

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,494 miles

body damage

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,486 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

body damage

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

play in nearside steering rack swivel joint

Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,760 miles

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

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,332 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,448 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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AP05 AGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP05 AGV, 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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AP05 AGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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