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AE55 LNR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,478 mi
Last recorded53,478 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LNR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 53,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2025 44,960 miles

rear axle underseal

Fail 12 Apr 2025 44,960 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle underseal

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

Fail 27 Sep 2023 44,958 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,714 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,731 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,139 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,745 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,889 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 LNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

AE55 LNR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is AE55 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LNR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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