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AE55 OKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,147 miles

eml lamp on

engine noisey

Fail 25 Nov 2020 137,147 miles

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

eml lamp on

engine noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine has oil leak/s, unable to determine severity due to fitted undertray

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Smell of diesel under bonnet, suspect engine has diesel fuel leak/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 127,955 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine has oil leak/s, unable to determine severity due to fitted undertray

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Smell of diesel under bonnet, suspect engine has diesel fuel leak/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,525 miles

Engine has oil leak/s, unable to determine severity due to fitted undertray

Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated (vehicle registered before 01/07/2008)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tread low 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspect engine has diesel fuel leak/s

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,404 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter damp

mil light on

Fail 12 Dec 2017 115,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter damp

mil light on

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,287 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak engine / slight ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,287 miles

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

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

EML on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak engine / slight ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,118 miles

EML on

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slight (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres / both edges 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perishing and have deep cuts in tread 195/65 R15 V

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,918 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop lamp not working

offside front ,offside rear and nearside rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 6 Dec 2012 70,284 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and both rear brake discs backing plates corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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