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AE55 CRF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,051 mi
Last recorded202,051 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 202,051 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 193,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear back plates missing

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2022 193,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear back plates missing

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 184,147 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 184,147 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 178,508 miles

both rear brake back plates missing

Fail 21 Dec 2019 178,361 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake back plates missing

Pass 20 Jan 2019 172,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 172,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 160,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates missing

engine management light on

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 148,471 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates missing

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 148,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' front (8.3.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s front link arm (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s front (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates missing

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 134,826 miles

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake back plates coorroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,877 miles

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

nearside rear back plate missing

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,158 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,809 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 CRF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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