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AE55 BZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,267 mi
Last recorded139,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 139,267 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 139,267 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 135,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,363 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 120,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 116,233 miles

Central Front Lower engine under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 101,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 93,765 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 93,765 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,470 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 71,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,205 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,711 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,709 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 BZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZO, 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 BZO registered?

AE55 BZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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