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AE55 CWX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 99,366 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,002 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,342 miles

all brake disc backplates corroded heavily

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,821 miles

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))

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded and in poor condition

both rear coil springs have rubber chocks for weight fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake discs seems to have gotten hot

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

all 4 brake disc back plates corroded and in poor condition

both rear coil springs have rubber chocks for weight fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,030 miles

Rear col spring asisters fitted

TESTED WET WEATHER

Front both front wishbones corroded

Front roll bar corroded

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear brake disc over heated

Rear both rear shock covers insecure

all brake disc shields corroded in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2019 86,939 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front wishbones corroded

Front roll bar corroded

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Rear brake disc over heated

Rear both rear shock covers insecure

Rear col spring asisters fitted

TESTED WET WEATHER

all brake disc shields corroded in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2018 83,500 miles

Offside Rear brake disc shield corroded

Offside Rear brake discs shield corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,688 miles

offside outer drive shaft gaitor pin holed and starting to leak, needs changing now

rear brake back plates corroded heavily

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,626 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 76,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 73,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 68,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,396 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,827 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,861 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 28,861 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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 CWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWX, 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 CWX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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