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AE55 OMF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,246 mi
Last recorded218,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 218,246 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 218,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 204,805 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 182,673 miles

nearside outer sill damaged (no sharp edges and structural integrity not affected)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 160,554 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 139,719 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 119,274 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 118,980 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2009 98,610 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,838 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 79,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,945 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 59,940 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,940 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 41,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

ns washer partially blocked

Pass 9 Jul 2007 14,082 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 OMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

AE55 OMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AE55 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 OMF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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