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AE55 LJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,648 mi
Last recorded75,648 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 75,648 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 70,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 70,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 64,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,718 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,796 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Four (x4) brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both NSR and OSR. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 57,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces corroded, but perform perfectly. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 56,535 miles

N/S mirror casing damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,102 miles

offside front tyre tread low

some corrosion to both front brake hose ferrules

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,490 miles

engine management lamp on

fuel door sticking shut

nearside mirror indicator lens damage

offside front tyre worn to edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,055 miles

front brake balance

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,054 miles

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

front brake balance

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,541 miles

front brake balance

Fail 15 Jan 2016 53,537 miles

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

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

front brake balance

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,426 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 49,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condition of o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 24,941 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s headlight aim high

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 LJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

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

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