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AE55 CNX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,598 mi
Last recorded170,598 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 170,598 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides. Front and Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion on under-body, brake and suspension components.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills. Covered in under-seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2022 170,598 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides. Front and Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion on under-body, brake and suspension components.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills. Covered in under-seal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 159,732 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 141,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 132,027 miles

Nearside Rear hand-brake low

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,947 miles

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

metal brake pipes at rear and front to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

n/s rear handbrake low

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 116,709 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 111,646 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 105,869 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Nov 2013 105,817 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 100,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning sensor broken

Fail 29 Nov 2011 52,019 miles

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

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,019 miles

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,107 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,107 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 60,676 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,264 miles

child seat fitted to both rear seats belts not checked

o/s/r tyre near min limits

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 CNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CNX, 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 CNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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