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AE55 LRJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 LRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,489 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 120,260 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,077 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 98,922 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 81,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 81,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 75,361 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 60,687 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,847 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,059 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 44,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,012 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 34,957 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 27,900 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 LRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

AE55 LRJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is AE55 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 LRJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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