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AE55 OJS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,850 mi
Last recorded128,850 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OJS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 128,850 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 126,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 124,139 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,161 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 122,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,612 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under inner wing by brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,699 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 104,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 104,637 miles

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

offside front tyre is BADLY worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,492 miles

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,240 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 OJS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

AE55 OJS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 OJS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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