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AE55 BYD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,906 mi
Last recorded149,906 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 BYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 149,906 miles

vin plate emissions limits has clearly been tampered with

Pass 6 Aug 2021 139,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom possibly cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,313 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 133,309 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,868 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 77,732 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 62,831 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 59,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 55,876 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,876 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,977 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 42,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,694 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,599 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 36,599 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,154 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 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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What year was AE55 BYD registered?

AE55 BYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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