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AE55 CBY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 81,922 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,170 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,003 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 76,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,718 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also both hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,307 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,854 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,644 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 59,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,667 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2012 42,457 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 36,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,364 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,364 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 18,397 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 CBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CBY, 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 CBY registered?

AE55 CBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is AE55 CBY safe to buy?

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