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AE55 LJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 May 2015 52,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 May 2015 52,223 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,931 miles

both lower rear road spings ends broken

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,126 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,637 miles

Plastic covering underside of vehicle.

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 LJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

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

Is AE55 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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