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AE55 LFN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 126,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 77,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 77,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL, COVERED IN UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged --------------age cracking ------------- (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 66,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,206 miles

all suspension components undersealed

Fail 31 May 2018 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear across subframe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler on front floor (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,265 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight bind detected at offside rear brake

slight noise detected at nearside front wheel, possibly early wheel bearing failure

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,747 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,778 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,982 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,982 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,020 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 49,020 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,810 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 44,810 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,350 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,605 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 LFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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