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AE05 FHR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,463 mi
Last recorded138,463 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 FHR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 138,463 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 125,027 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 115,001 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 112,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 110,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 102,303 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm worn on edge (just acceptable)

o/s/f outer cv gaiter poor condition

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 8 May 2018 102,303 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm worn on edge (just acceptable)

o/s/f outer cv gaiter poor condition

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 2 May 2017 97,165 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter poor condition

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2016 91,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,112 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f cv gater poor condition

Pass 9 May 2014 80,245 miles

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion rear shock absorbers.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,711 miles

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

slight corrsion front brake discs.

Pass 10 May 2012 67,786 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

rear tyres 2/3mm,uneven wear.

slight corrsion front brake discs.

Pass 6 May 2011 55,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 42,891 miles

slight corrsion to front brake discs.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 34,658 miles

corrsion to rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,095 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 28,095 miles

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

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 FHR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

AE05 FHR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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