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AE55 OMC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,804 mi
Last recorded116,804 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,804 miles

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

outer covers adrift on rear shock aborbers

Fail 7 Dec 2016 116,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

outer covers adrift on rear shock aborbers

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,680 miles

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2015 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear brake discs worn & pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2014 94,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,423 miles

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

both dip beam on low limit

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,821 miles

imbalance to front brakes

offside rear brake bind

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,462 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 33,227 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,227 miles

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

unable to carry out a full inspection of rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

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 OMC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

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

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