MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle OS NS FRONT (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS OS REAR TYRES BELOW LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating REARS (3.7.B.3)
NS FRONT COIL SPRING APPEARS TO BE FITTED INCORRECTLY
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise n/s/r shocker top bump/stop and dust cover in poor condition
advise both front tyres getting low on tread (195/65x15 HR )
advise front wiper blades
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 CWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?
AE55 CWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.
Is AE55 CWL safe to buy?
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