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AE55 BWZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 131,014 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,933 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 118,555 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 118,555 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2018 85,613 miles

Both front tyres over half worn

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 76,454 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 76,372 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,799 miles

Both rear ABS sensor rings becoming corroded / deteriorated .

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 67,799 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear ABS sensor rings becoming corroded / deteriorated .

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Tailgate washer not working

Pass 17 Jul 2015 62,275 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are wearing the inner edges off. requires tracking to rectify.

exhaust system is corroded but ok at present.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 57,083 miles

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

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight wear

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 57,083 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front suspension arm rear bushes have slight wear

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,759 miles

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

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

rear tyres lumpy tread.

rear washer not working.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 37,401 miles

Slight damage present o/s/r light lens

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,167 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 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

AE55 BWZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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