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AE55 CVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,409 mi
Last recorded183,409 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 183,409 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 162,134 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,326 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 118,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2015 118,187 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 110,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition 195/65/15

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2014 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres in poor condition 195/65/15

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 88,655 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,577 miles

front wishbone bushes split

Fail 3 Sep 2011 81,570 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone bushes split

Fail 23 Aug 2010 73,352 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 73,352 miles

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

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,835 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 CVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CVT, 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 CVT registered?

AE55 CVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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