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YE05 AEN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,047 mi
Last recorded101,047 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 AEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 101,047 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 101,047 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 99,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 97,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,912 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 95,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 93,111 miles

auxiliry belt getting worn

Pass 29 Apr 2017 87,950 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,936 miles

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

rear tyres getting low

tensioner pully nosiey

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lenes has a crack showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

rear tyres getting low

tensioner pully nosiey

Pass 22 Apr 2015 72,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 25 Apr 2014 66,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,478 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 55,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,398 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,398 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,186 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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YE05 AEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YE05 AEN, 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 YE05 AEN registered?

YE05 AEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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