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AE55 CPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,625 mi
Last recorded219,625 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 219,625 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 219,623 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 210,628 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Fail 26 Sep 2018 210,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres 1mm....195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2017 198,911 miles

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2016 186,687 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking not to cords

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cracking not to cords

Oil leak ()

Undertrays restricts vision

engine covers restricts vision

Pass 21 Sep 2015 175,306 miles

Under trays fitted restricts vision

Fail 21 Sep 2015 175,306 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted restricts vision

Pass 29 Sep 2014 172,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp on

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 167,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 160,214 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2012 160,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 155,711 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 152,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 133,945 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 99,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,831 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 17,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,693 miles

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 CPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE55 CPV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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