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AE55 LKK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

313,157 mi
Last recorded313,157 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 313,157 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 313,085 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s + o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 307,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 307,190 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 303,253 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 303,253 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s + o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 300,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 300,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 294,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 290,466 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 290,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 283,497 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 276,809 miles

n/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyres all worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 275,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 239,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 239,550 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AND HOLED. OFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 8 Feb 2010 206,587 miles

osf track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2009 172,739 miles

airbag light on

rear pads low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 140,032 miles

front tyres low

o/s/f sidelight dim

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 109,350 miles

slight oil leak

the underneath covered in plastic trim cannot see various parts

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,082 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 LKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LKK, 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 LKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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