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AE55 KYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

343,723 mi
Last recorded343,723 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 KYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 343,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 326,336 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 302,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 302,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 266,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 224,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 185,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 185,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 171,706 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,089 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 141,073 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,685 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 61,685 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,823 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 KYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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