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AE55 LHG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,076 mi
Last recorded215,076 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 215,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 215,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SPARE OUT ON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 177,246 miles

nearside rear wheel binding slighty

rear suspension corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2020 168,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 152,888 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 147,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2016 139,647 miles

Deep cut in nearside front tyre, no cords visible at this time

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 126,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 120,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 120,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,582 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,991 miles

n/s/f cv gaitor slightly split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,395 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,450 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 51,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,579 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 LHG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

AE55 LHG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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