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AE55 BHD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

162,600 mi
Last recorded162,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 162,600 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 162,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 151,236 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 139,090 miles

Both rear disc back plates heavily corroded and fallen apart

Engine warning light on dash But does not meet the requirements to be a major failure ( befor 1st July 2008)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray hanging down /damaged but not likely to become detached

Fail 16 Jul 2019 139,090 miles

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

Both rear disc back plates heavily corroded and fallen apart

Engine warning light on dash But does not meet the requirements to be a major failure ( befor 1st July 2008)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray hanging down /damaged but not likely to become detached

Pass 17 Jul 2018 128,603 miles

Engine under tray insecure/ securing bolts missing or damaged

Engine warning light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 16 Jul 2018 128,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine under tray insecure/ securing bolts missing or damaged

Engine warning light on dash indicating a fault

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,359 miles

Eml on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 117,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Eml on

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 105,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 105,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,691 miles

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnostic check.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 94,690 miles

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

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnostic check.

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

Offside aero style wiper blade smeary.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on. Recommend diagnosis.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,820 miles

Engine light on. Recommend diagnosis.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 70,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on. Recommend diagnosis.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 24" aero blade wiper smeary. Recommend replacement.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,978 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light illuminated

Fail 12 Jul 2012 58,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

SRS warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 46,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,094 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED IN REAR

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,779 miles

2 child seats fitted in rear

engine management light on

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,593 miles

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres derteriorating(cracking) between tread

Advise screw in nearside rear tyre

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 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BHD, 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 BHD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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