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AE55 CLJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,788 mi
Last recorded175,788 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 175,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 163,419 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 152,454 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 144,319 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,857 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 139,857 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,295 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 131,293 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 124,835 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,714 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 109,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner face of discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 109,987 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,180 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,928 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres poor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 72,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,296 miles

o/s outter sill damage.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,329 miles

near side rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,031 miles

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.

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

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