2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AE05 UAG
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 137,995 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE05 UAG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 137,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE05 UAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (AE05 UAG) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AE05 UAG Mileage History
- 25/08/2022115,934 mi
- 25/08/2022115,934 mi
- 05/09/2023130,322 mi+14,388 mi
- 01/10/2024137,995 mi+7,673 mi
Average of roughly 10,489 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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