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AE55 UCU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,017 mi
Last recorded173,017 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 UCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 173,017 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2021 173,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 164,246 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 160,386 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,208 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 157,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 134,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 107,944 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 94,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 94,510 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,087 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,211 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 UCU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

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

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