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AE55 OJR

2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,594 mi
Last recorded194,594 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 194,594 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 194,497 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 191,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 188,705 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 188,523 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 185,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 182,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,658 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 175,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 168,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,682 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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AE55 OJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 OJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE55 OJR?

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What year was AE55 OJR registered?

AE55 OJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AE55 OJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 OJR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE55 OJR have outstanding finance?

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