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AE55 CLX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

272,426 mi
Last recorded272,426 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 272,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 225,412 miles

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

engine light on

front inner wheel arck covers loose

front pad wear

Fail 8 Oct 2013 56,945 miles

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

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

front pad wear

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

engine light on

front inner wheel arck covers loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 182,908 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine light iluminated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 164,782 miles

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

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

engine light iluminated

Pass 6 Dec 2011 138,104 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light iluminated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,613 miles

Engine mangament light on.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 77,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,168 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)

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 CLX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

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

Is AE55 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 CLX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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