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YE05 AEV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,372 mi
Last recorded179,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 AEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 179,372 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 167,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner and central areas (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to the vehicle obscuring components

Pass 1 Dec 2018 165,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 164,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 163,724 miles

osr bakes a little stiff

Pass 28 Sep 2015 162,993 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 160,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 148,712 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r handbrake quadrant not going fully back to stop

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2012 128,993 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 128,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 107,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 84,216 miles

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

both front lower arma rear bushs splitting

Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,017 miles

rear brake pads close to limits

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,428 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 AEV 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 86.7%.

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 YE05 AEV, 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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YE05 AEV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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