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AE55 LKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,477 miles

Central high level taped up

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

Nearside side repeater dim

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 105,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central high level taped up

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

Nearside side repeater dim

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 101,962 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2024 97,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,686 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 89,489 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 85,741 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,046 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 82,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,615 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 78,613 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,028 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

heavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,186 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,560 miles

emissions too clean for machine

Pass 8 Oct 2015 67,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 63,068 miles

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,830 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,731 miles

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r all worn badly on edges and on wear bars

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 LKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

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

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