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AE55 BOH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,009 mi
Last recorded191,009 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 191,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 191,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 174,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 174,008 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 165,527 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 157,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 153,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 153,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,847 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 144,847 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,448 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,685 miles

Both front console bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 112,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

vehicle previously has been registered under the wrong chassis number (tmbc21zx58019065)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,998 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 99,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 89,457 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,275 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 68,745 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,725 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 35,725 miles

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

Nearside 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 BOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BOH, 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 BOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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