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AE55 LHA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,055 mi
Last recorded194,055 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 194,055 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 193,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 188,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 188,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 139,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 113,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,796 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,796 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 45,970 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 LHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LHA, 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 LHA registered?

AE55 LHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is AE55 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LHA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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