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AE55 LFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,950 mi
Last recorded158,950 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 158,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine under tray insecure

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill holed but not within 30cm of mounting point

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Head lamp output reduced but still has image

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 146,511 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,562 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 125,467 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding handbrake cable is seizing which i believe is the cause of this (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,619 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 114,145 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 98,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 98,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall has splits with one exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape due to lump in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 82,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 68,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,917 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing out of shape

spare wheel flat

Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,917 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing out of shape

spare wheel flat

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,768 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

OSF tyre flat.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 64,220 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,914 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,328 miles

(3) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,481 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,171 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 LFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LFY, 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 LFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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