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AE55 OHA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,933 mi
Last recorded166,933 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 166,933 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high on zero o/s aim correct (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Park brake requirements not met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 160,919 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 155,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 147,934 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 147,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 126,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,791 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,950 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,844 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 92,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no visible tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 86,746 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance offside side indicator in mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 79,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid looks dirty

rear number plate por condition

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

brake fluid looks dirty

rear number plate por condition

Pass 14 Jul 2014 72,395 miles

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,097 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 64,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,854 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,208 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,754 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,432 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 38,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,085 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 OHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 OHA, 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 OHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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