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AE05 EZJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,095 mi
Last recorded93,095 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

eml on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,275 miles

eml on

Fail 29 Mar 2017 87,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 26 Mar 2014 64,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,467 miles

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,206 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 40,206 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,975 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,411 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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AE05 EZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AE05 EZJ, 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 AE05 EZJ registered?

AE05 EZJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 EZJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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