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AE55 BVV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,385 mi
Last recorded94,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 94,294 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam switches off after several seconds (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,100 miles

All tyres perishing, surface cracking noticed.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,478 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,793 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 79,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 75,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,945 miles

both windscreen wipers poor clearing

rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,945 miles

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

both windscreen wipers poor clearing

rear direction indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2010 73,896 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 71,489 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 71,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 54,398 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,665 miles

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

nearside front outer cv gaitor grease on outside, might have small pinhole??

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 BVV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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