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ML05 AAK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,347 mi
Last recorded147,347 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 AAK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 147,347 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 140,370 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 132,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 132,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 124,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,562 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,001 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 112,997 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 102,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,181 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,771 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 85,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 76,888 miles

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

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight noise offside front wheelbearing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,347 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,701 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,701 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,630 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 22,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 16,719 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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ML05 AAK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML05 AAK, 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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ML05 AAK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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