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AE55 BWX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,161 mi
Last recorded92,161 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,161 miles

n/s font wing and bumper damaged

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

steering angle sensor warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,174 miles

Nearside Front Wing damage

Steering angle sensor warning light on

Wiper blade condition poor

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,906 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wing damage

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

Steering angle sensor warning light on

Wiper blade condition poor

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,333 miles

Steering angle light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,333 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering angle light on

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,548 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 39,269 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,818 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,862 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,111 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 BWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

AE55 BWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is AE55 BWX safe to buy?

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