MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
315,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi inc cat (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded
nearside outer sill area corroded
oil leak
rear discs worn and corroded
slight judder on front brakes
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted at time of test
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs worn and corroded
lower boost pipe insecure and leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine covers fitted at time of test
exhaust system corroded
front brake discs worn and corroded
lower boost pipe insecure and leaking
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boost pipe at intercooler - leaking/insecure
both front c/v joints worn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AIRBAG WARN LIGHT IS ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
AIRBAG WARN LIGHT IS ON
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
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 CAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CAO, 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 CAO registered?
AE55 CAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is AE55 CAO safe to buy?
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