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AE55 CBO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,632 mi
Last recorded170,632 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 170,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 160,641 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 160,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 142,683 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,124 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine under trays fitted unable to test some engine bay compnents

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,124 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine under trays fitted unable to test some engine bay compnents

under trays fitted unable to test some under side components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Fail 1 Apr 2015 125,788 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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

unable to test some brake pipes due to covers

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,750 miles

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

unable to test lower engine area due to covers

unable to test most underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,918 miles

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

osf slight brake vibration

unable to test engine area due to covers

unable to test most of underside due to covers

Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf slight brake vibration

unable to test engine area due to covers

unable to test most of underside due to covers

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,846 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

damaged off side door mirror casing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,170 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 CBO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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