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AE55 BSY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,306 mi
Last recorded208,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 208,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 208,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 197,782 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & rear All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Boot lid has a dent no sharp edges.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 197,782 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & rear All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Boot lid has a dent no sharp edges.

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 178,581 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 178,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 156,737 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 121,333 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,632 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,344 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,803 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 68,803 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150--190 (3.7.B.5b)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,798 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,239 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 10 May 2013 57,847 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear brake back plates

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,240 miles

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

front brake disc back plates corroded

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BSY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSY, 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 BSY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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