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AE55 CAO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

315,527 mi
Last recorded315,527 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 315,527 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 315,240 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 304,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 293,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 293,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 281,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 268,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 268,419 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 256,005 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 256,004 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 228,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 194,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 152,858 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 85,590 miles

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.

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 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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AE55 CAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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