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AE55 KJO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,701 mi
Last recorded139,701 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 139,701 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 137,466 miles

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking

Both rear tyres wearing low 2mm / scrubbing on edges

front to back underbody covers fitted unable to view behind them

Fail 20 Nov 2017 137,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All rear suspension components corroding and flaking

Both front wishbone rear bushes detaching

Both rear tyres wearing low 2mm / scrubbing on edges

front to back underbody covers fitted unable to view behind them

Fail 3 Oct 2017 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,422 miles

Offside Front Console bush is perishing/splitting - advise pair be replaced.

Offside Front Outer C.V Boot is perishing /cracking - monitor as required.

Rear Upper Exhaust heat shield is insecure slightly due to corroded clips.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,786 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,139 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 84,267 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,416 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,601 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,997 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 KJO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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