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AE55 CFA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,617 mi
Last recorded167,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 167,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 167,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 141,577 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 141,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,943 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,943 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

EML on

Pass 27 May 2015 112,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 99,657 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,078 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 34,960 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,896 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,452 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)

auxilery belt breaking up

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 CFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

AE55 CFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is AE55 CFA safe to buy?

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