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AE55 OFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

181,519 mi
Last recorded181,519 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 181,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 181,519 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 175,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 22 Dec 2023 175,307 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 22 Dec 2022 170,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Very slightly perished outer sleeving (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 165,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner and outer and center tred (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc lightly discoloured (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing inner and outer and center tred (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 154,762 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 143,495 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 14,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,038 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 104,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 104,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,341 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 93,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 84,772 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

slight free play n/s front lower arm front bush

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,772 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

slight free play n/s front lower arm front bush

Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,846 miles

n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

o/s front shockabsorber leaking

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,846 miles

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

front disc pads worn to limit

n/s front outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition

o/s front shockabsorber leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,109 miles

o/s front outer disc pads low

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

rear disc pads low

n/s front tyre worn to limit

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

o/s front flasher bulb faded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,217 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 48,217 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,376 miles

n/s front wing accident damage

Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front wing accident damage

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 OFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OFK, 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 OFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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