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AE55 BZK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,330 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 119,330 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front and rear brake dust covers corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front and rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 85,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,218 miles

Front and rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,218 miles

Front and rear brake back plates starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,839 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,684 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 17 Sep 2009 41,299 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 41,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 32,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,714 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split

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 BZK 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZK, 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 BZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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