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AE55 KXJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 KXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 122,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 122,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 79,280 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 79,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,145 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,145 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2018 79,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 27 May 2017 78,915 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 27 May 2017 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,116 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 71,444 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,634 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

nearside front shock absorber oil mist

o/s/r sidelight one bulb out

Pass 20 May 2013 61,651 miles

o/s/f headlamp a bit dull front brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2012 57,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,903 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,753 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 KXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KXJ, 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 KXJ registered?

AE55 KXJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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