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AE55 BTO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,957 mi
Last recorded126,957 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,546 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,888 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 87,030 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake servo vac pipe deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,881 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,456 miles

BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES SPLIT

O/S/F DISCS SCORED AND CORRODED

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,191 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 54,966 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,393 miles

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 BTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BTO, 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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What year was AE55 BTO registered?

AE55 BTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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