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AE55 KAJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 162,936 miles

air bag light stays on

slight damage to nearside outer door sill

Pass 24 Oct 2011 137,911 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to legal tread depth

Fail 24 Oct 2011 137,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and close to legal tread depth

Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,352 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 94,352 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,081 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 KAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

AE55 KAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is AE55 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 KAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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