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AE55 LGX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,921 mi
Last recorded177,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 177,921 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 177,898 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 122,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,828 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 103,588 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 83,949 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LGX, 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 LGX registered?

AE55 LGX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AE55 LGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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