MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear under body corrosion
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Holder removed (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre - slight bulge in inner and outer side walls
Offside Side repeater not working In mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre - slight bulge in inner and outer side walls
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face of discs (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face of discs (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
long parking brake travel + nearside cable does not return to its stop
nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing and cracking
offside rear lamp lense cracked
rear washer not reaching screen
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
long parking brake travel + nearside cable does not return to its stop
nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing and cracking
offside rear lamp lense cracked
rear washer not reaching screen
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
tyres poor
o/s outter sill damage.
near side rear tyre side wall starting to perrish
offside rear tyre on wear indicators
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 CLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 CLJ, 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 CLJ registered?
AE55 CLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is AE55 CLJ safe to buy?
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