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AE55 LGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

268,604 mi
Last recorded268,604 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 268,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroded through

Nearside Front disc backplate corroding away

Nearside Rear light lens holed but not showing white light to rear

Nearside non-obligatory mirror cracked

Offside Front disc back plate missing

Rear rear subframe corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2021 261,763 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking up on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 261,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking up on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 260,079 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 260,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 250,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 250,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 234,099 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 218,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Unevenly worn and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 207,577 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 207,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 199,007 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front & rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 188,760 miles

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

front brake disc back plates corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 188,760 miles

front brake disc back plates corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 170,698 miles

front brake disc backplates corroded.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,382 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2011 108,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,918 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 43,536 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 LGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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