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AE55 LHP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,811 mi
Last recorded155,811 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread segment 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 155,811 miles

Emissions not tested no oil visible on dipstick, unable to carry out emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread segment 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 135,293 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 134,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb defective (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,644 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror indicator unit (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,395 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear handbrake cable worn deteriorated internally

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 111,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer walls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres are badly worn uneven/misshaped inner edges tread low

Nearside rear handbrake cable worn deteriorated internally

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.000 to 4.000 (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,564 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven mishaped on the inner tyre edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,822 miles

Rear shock absorber covers loose come away from rubber supports

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers loose come away from rubber supports

Pass 30 May 2013 68,976 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 68,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 57,364 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,008 miles

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 17 Jun 2011 55,007 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 52,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2008 39,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LHP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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