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AE55 LBJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,620 mi
Last recorded173,620 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 173,620 miles

hand brake travel rear brakes efficiency just with in limit- o.s.f. cv boot starting to perish- engine and gear box mountings slight play- o.s.r tyre just on limit- wishbone bushs slight movement and starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2020 152,117 miles

wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f/ tyre outer wall worn low-rack play-x2 front cv boots deteriorated-

Fail 23 Jan 2020 152,117 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure o/s/f/ (1.1.12 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 front (1.2.1 (e))

wishbone bushes perished-o/s/f/ tyre outer wall worn low-rack play-x2 front cv boots deteriorated-

Pass 27 Dec 2018 126,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front x2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear x2 (1.2.1 (c))

front brake disc scored/worn/pitted/juddering slightly-o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ cv boots deteriorated slightly-x2 front brake flexi hoses deteriorated slightly-o/s/f/ inner rack arm slight play in it-parking and service brakes passed on limits

x2 front indicators slightly discoloured-n/s/r/ indicator slightly discoloured-x2 front link boots deteriorated-centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2018 110,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 106,957 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Wiper smearing (Strong advise).

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen scored (wiper).

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 100,979 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 84,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 78,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,674 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,387 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 LBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

AE55 LBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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