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AE55 BWD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,064 mi
Last recorded97,064 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 65 h 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 76,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jun 2012 47,907 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,052 miles

n/s/f tyre perished & right on legal limit(195/65/15h)

o/s/r tyre persihed & close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,052 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished & right on legal limit(195/65/15h)

o/s/r tyre persihed & close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,255 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 BWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BWD, 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 BWD registered?

AE55 BWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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