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AE05 FAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,057 mi
Last recorded107,057 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,619 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,794 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,093 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,122 miles

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

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

airbag lamp on dash.

n/s rear tyre tread at 3mm and centre tread showing signs of cracking.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,122 miles

airbag lamp on dash.

n/s rear tyre tread at 3mm and centre tread showing signs of cracking.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,992 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,025 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,681 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 FAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE05 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

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

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