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AE55 KVF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

152,158 mi
Last recorded152,158 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 KVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 152,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 152,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2025 143,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 134,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 134,881 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 121,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 121,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 78,405 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 72,903 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 72,903 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear disc pads are getting very low in material

Pass 5 May 2020 68,016 miles

Offside front tyre perished

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 47,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 45,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

Fail 2 Oct 2013 35,646 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 1.6mm

Fail 3 Oct 2012 32,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,582 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,223 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking within tyre tred and outter side wall

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,812 miles

both front tyres cracking within tyre tred and worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,703 miles

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

both front tyres cracking within tyre tred

Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 18,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre tread perishing

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside front tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

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 KVF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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