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AE55 LAA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 103,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 100,609 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 100,569 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking from filter pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 has several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lens broke (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,446 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 80,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 72,388 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,143 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 64,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 58,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,388 miles

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre badly cracked between tread, no cords visible

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2x Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre badly cracked between tread, no cords visible

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,432 miles

airbag warning light on

near side rear lamp broken

Fail 8 Jun 2012 39,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light on

near side rear lamp broken

Pass 18 Jun 2011 33,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 29,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,918 miles

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

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

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 LAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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