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OE05 AVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,206 mi
Last recorded209,206 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 AVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 209,206 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 177,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2017 177,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 145,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 131,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 131,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2014 120,279 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,783 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 80,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 26 Apr 2010 62,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,338 miles

1 bulb in offside side repeater not working

Fail 7 May 2008 33,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

1 bulb in offside side repeater not working

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

front washer jets need adjusting

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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OE05 AVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE05 AVC, 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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OE05 AVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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