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AE55 BXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 130,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 129,990 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror From the bottom up (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 125,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,647 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,338 miles

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

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

Rear suspension surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,332 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,156 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 114,156 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,771 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,719 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,601 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,129 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,129 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,918 miles

rear offside tyre at 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,092 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,737 miles

plastic covers covering testible items

Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,207 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,332 miles

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,565 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 BXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BXO, 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 BXO registered?

AE55 BXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AE55 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 BXO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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