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AE55 KLC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,248 mi
Last recorded157,248 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 157,248 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 149,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 145,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 140,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 140,760 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 134,908 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 134,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 129,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 127,060 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 127,060 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 116,699 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 106,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 106,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 106,433 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,401 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 97,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 14 May 2015 86,681 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 86,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 76,441 miles

front shockers have slight reduced damping effect

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,190 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,190 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 32,096 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 KLC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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