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AE55 CVU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,497 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 84,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread surfaces are wearing uneven and out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,559 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly damp but no positive evidence of any damage or a leak

both rear tyre tread surfaces are wearing uneven and out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly damp but no positive evidence of any damage or a leak

Offside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly damp but no positive evidence of any damage or a leak

Offside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the very inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded and pitted on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly damp but no positive evidence of any damage or a leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn extremly low on the inner edge of the tread surface (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread surface worn uneven

Pass 13 Oct 2018 75,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorating

Nearside Rear shock absorber dirt / dust shield partially insecure

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing slightly out of shape on the inner surface of the tread

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter is slightly damp

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,377 miles

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

Inspection limited due to plastic covers and under shields.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leak of grease. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,001 miles

all four brake disc backing plates are badly corroded

both front brake discs are in a slightly poor condition on the inner surfaces

both front brakes are slightly binding

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating and starting to split

fuel cap cover flap is difficult to open

Fail 6 Sep 2016 68,001 miles

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

all four brake disc backing plates are badly corroded

both front brake discs are in a slightly poor condition on the inner surfaces

both front brakes are slightly binding

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorating and starting to split

fuel cap cover flap is difficult to open

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,529 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are in poor condition on inner surfaces

both front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 9 Sep 2015 64,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are in poor condition on inner surfaces

both front brakes are slightly binding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,258 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 55,258 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/r light damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,757 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,951 miles

both front brake discs are in poor corroded condition on inner surfaces

both rear tyres are wearing low

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,926 miles

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

both front brake discs are in poor corroded condition on inner surfaces

both rear tyres are wearing low

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,012 miles

fuel filler flap difficult to open

Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel filler flap difficult to open

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,346 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,173 miles

N/S Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 CVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CVU, 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 CVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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