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AE55 LCT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 125,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,233 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,729 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 87,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 71,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,059 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,660 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,377 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 LCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

AE55 LCT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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