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AE55 LGC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,936 mi
Last recorded197,936 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 197,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 185,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 173,375 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,397 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 150,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake back plate deteriorating

offside rear brake slighy binding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,528 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2017 121,528 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 107,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 107,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,374 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 70,980 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,971 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 41,404 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 LGC 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 88.2%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

AE55 LGC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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