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AE55 CFZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

299,584 mi
Last recorded299,584 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2014 299,584 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

manigment light on at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 299,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

manigment light on at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 293,202 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 282,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2014 282,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 263,046 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

steering angel light on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 263,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

steering angel light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 256,522 miles

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

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

manigment light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 256,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

manigment light on

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 249,587 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 249,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 243,512 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light is on

nearside front wing liner insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2013 242,287 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light is on

nearside front wing liner insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2013 236,291 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 236,161 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

engine light is on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 228,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 222,740 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 221,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine light is on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 220,359 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 220,359 miles

engine management light on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 215,402 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 210,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine warning light is on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 210,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 170,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 170,847 miles

Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 100,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,609 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,329 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 CFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

AE55 CFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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