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AE55 LMM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LMM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 130,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 119,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,188 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front no plate damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2012 94,756 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 LMM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LMM, 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 LMM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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