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AE55 LGW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

410,085 mi
Last recorded410,085 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2018 410,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 405,536 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 405,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 401,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 397,306 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 393,814 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 363,024 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 328,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 325,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 280,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 232,835 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 172,911 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 111,467 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 LGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

AE55 LGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 LGW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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