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AE55 CCU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

146,478 mi
Last recorded146,478 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 146,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal creeps once applied and has a long travel

Fail 24 Feb 2026 146,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal creeps once applied and has a long travel

Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to max wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to max wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,496 miles

Coolant below min---------topped up

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil below min----2lts added

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,017 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 113,986 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light,due to lens damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush broken allowing movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

long foot brake travel,indicates attention is required

Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,054 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 94,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Above 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 74,863 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,874 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,195 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,914 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,737 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,944 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 CCU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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