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AE55 LHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 65,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 63,353 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 59,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,204 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,204 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 40,532 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,738 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,982 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 24,982 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 LHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

AE55 LHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AE55 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LHO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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