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AE55 LJJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

230,205 mi
Last recorded230,205 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 230,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 222,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 216,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 207,517 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 197,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 185,780 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all heavy corrsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 185,620 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all heavy corrsion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 170,200 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 152,020 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 141,423 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 141,423 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords visable (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,266 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,700 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,212 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,698 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 85,526 miles

Slight bind O/S/R

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,894 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,408 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 LJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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