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AE55 LJY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,796 mi
Last recorded88,796 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 88,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 79,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2024 79,857 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 73,973 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 71,948 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,405 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,503 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 41,641 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,780 miles

o/s/r tyre wear,n/s/f worn inner edge

oil minimum level

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 12 Nov 2016 34,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald/on limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wear,n/s/f worn inner edge

oil minimum level

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 16 Nov 2015 27,655 miles

engine cover fitted

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,326 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 23,688 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 21,277 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,578 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 19,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 15,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,339 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 LJY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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