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AE55 LJF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,417 mi
Last recorded156,417 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 156,417 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 128,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 124,063 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

front tyres worn

inner side of off side rear brake disc pitted/corroded

low reading from o/s/hand brake

near side front lower suspension arm front bush

near side rear shock absorber leaking

off side front roll bar link cover deteriorated

off side front shock absorber leaking

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,671 miles

Rear SUBFRAME RUSTING

Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,349 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 107,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 96,498 miles

front tyres wearing thin

inner edge of front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2017 96,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing thin

inner edge of front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,149 miles

near side front tyre wearing thin

off side front lower suspension arm front bush worn

off side front tyre wearing on edge

off side rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 68,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,534 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,177 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 48,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,188 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,565 miles

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

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

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 LJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

AE55 LJF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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