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AE55 BPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,485 mi
Last recorded126,485 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 126,485 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 126,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,605 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,022 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,259 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 8 Aug 2017 84,966 miles

front tyres 3mm tread left

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,966 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres 3mm tread left

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 63,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,192 miles

nearside and offside rear back plates corroded and partly missing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,471 miles

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

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)

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,552 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,102 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 BPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AE55 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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