MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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vin plate emissions limits has clearly been tampered with
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom possibly cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function Metal sleeve fouling shock operation (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
minor splits os rear tyre inner tread
n/s rear tyre tread 2mm
o/s front tyre wall scuffed
some pitting to all brake discs
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 BYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BYD, 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 BYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2005.
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