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AD05 AYA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 147,256 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,131 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 139,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear bump stop

Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,359 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,359 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,332 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 119,946 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 110,709 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 110,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,300 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 99,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,265 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 73,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,521 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,538 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,538 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,316 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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AD05 AYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD05 AYA, 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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AD05 AYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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