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AE55 CXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,432 mi
Last recorded152,432 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 CXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,432 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 152,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 152,303 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 152,232 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge worn. 195 / 65 / 15 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light is on.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 141,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 141,647 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,584 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover insacure

Fail 21 Jan 2016 128,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear dust cover insacure

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,749 miles

both front brakes stone guards corroded

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insacure

Fail 22 Jan 2015 115,749 miles

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

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

both front brakes stone guards corroded

engine management light on

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insacure

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,426 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,251 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,818 miles

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

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

manegement light on

Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,626 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

manegement light on

recomend tracking due too tyre wear

Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,367 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 79,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,521 miles

drivers side washer jet not working

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,270 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,263 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,429 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 CXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

AE55 CXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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