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AE55 KBX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,613 mi
Last recorded137,613 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 KBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 137,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Ns os sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2021 125,437 miles

Ns os sills showing light corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 125,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Ns os sills showing light corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,568 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,568 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All rear suspension components showing light corrosion

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,617 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,500 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,499 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,242 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 94,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 85,669 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,655 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,741 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,950 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake back plate rusted and starting to seperate

Pass 13 Aug 2011 41,920 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,198 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 21,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,794 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KBX, 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 KBX registered?

AE55 KBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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