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AE55 OLW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 86,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 76,857 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear wishbone bush. (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 76,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear wishbone bush. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,842 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 67,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad. (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,915 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,935 miles

n/s and o/s Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 40,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,428 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,428 miles

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

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

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 OLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

AE55 OLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AE55 OLW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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