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AE55 LHX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,465 mi
Last recorded102,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,465 miles

covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,465 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,084 miles

Offside Rear brake disc inner face pitted and scored

Fail 20 Jul 2017 94,082 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc inner face pitted and scored

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,014 miles

Both front tyres inner edges of tread slightly worn

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Offside front outer CV boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 3 Aug 2016 92,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres inner edges of tread slightly worn

Both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

Offside front outer CV boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,743 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,101 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 71,962 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,274 miles

Front tyres getting low /O/S/F one worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,846 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,649 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and close to legal limits on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,552 miles

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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 LHX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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