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AY05 OBO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,132 mi
Last recorded99,132 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,132 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 916,358 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 77,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 55,183 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,539 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside covers covering testable items

Fail 9 Dec 2011 39,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside covers covering testable items

Pass 31 May 2011 36,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,690 miles

engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

four wheel trims fitted.

plastic under body covers fitted.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,563 miles

engine ,gearbox, and under body covers fitted at the time of the test

four wheel trims fitted

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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AY05 OBO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AY05 OBO, 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 AY05 OBO registered?

AY05 OBO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 OBO shows 14 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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