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AE55 KXU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,554 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 154,554 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,438 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 110,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 98,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,995 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 61,709 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 61,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,564 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,616 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged(cut)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 40,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,805 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 KXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

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

Is AE55 KXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 KXU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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