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AE55 CWL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 148,098 miles

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))

Fail 9 May 2019 148,096 miles

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))

Pass 9 May 2018 140,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 140,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,841 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 118,498 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 118,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 104,839 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 92,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,832 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 72,503 miles

advise n/s/r shocker top bump/stop and dust cover in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,321 miles

advise both front tyres getting low on tread (195/65x15 HR )

advise front wiper blades

Pass 25 Aug 2009 135,624 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,129 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 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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AE55 CWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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