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AE55 CGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,076 mi
Last recorded191,076 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 191,076 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 168,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 168,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 150,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27 % (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,859 miles

E.M light on

Rear tyres perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,858 miles

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

E.M light on

Rear tyres perishing

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,062 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 31 Oct 2012 111,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

n/s/r top postion lamp poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 111,851 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot weeping

n/s/r top postion lamp poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,191 miles

n/s/r upper side light inop

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,850 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

lip on both front discs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,185 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 CGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

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

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