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AE55 CKV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,566 mi
Last recorded174,566 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 174,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2024 155,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

High level stoplight not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 143,344 miles

Coolant leak ()

Heavy Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 131,258 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 116,309 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 110,565 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 110,561 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,560 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,560 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,644 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,644 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 11 Apr 2017 88,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing in tread

eml on

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,999 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,517 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

offside front tyre bold on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,601 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

offside rear tyre tread feathering on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,601 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to mis-shape

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,976 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 50,811 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,729 miles

Front wipers smearing and juddering

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKV, 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 CKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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