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AE55 BGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,790 mi
Last recorded159,790 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 159,790 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 159,760 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 142,375 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 142,316 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside smear from wiper

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at top (6.1.7 (g) (i))

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2017 119,069 miles

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 119,067 miles

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

TRACKING

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,906 miles

NSF tyre tread low

NSR shock absorber boot adrift from fixing

OSR tyre wearing inner edge

emission output too low to register on equipment

engine cover fitted

tpms light on

undershield fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,746 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover insecure

slight imbalance across front brakes

Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,746 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover insecure

slight imbalance across front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,829 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r indicator faded

n/s/r shock absorber shroud loose

oil on gearbox

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 75,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

n/s upper side lamp inop

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,887 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,916 miles

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

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

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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AE55 BGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE55 BGZ, 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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AE55 BGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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