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AO55 EUY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 EUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,078 miles

Coolant low.

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Oil leaks. Oil level on minimum.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 114,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant low.

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Oil mist. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, rubber bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Oil leaks. Oil level on minimum.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 105,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,034 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 94,034 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,577 miles

noise from gearbox area,,

Fail 23 Nov 2015 83,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

noise from gearbox area,,

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,970 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 56,806 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 49,765 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,079 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 35,079 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,473 miles

Advise small cuts around nearside rear tyre but not down to inner cords

Strong Advise front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,727 miles

Strong Advise front number plate deteriorated and cracked

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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AO55 EUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 AO55 EUY, 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 AO55 EUY registered?

AO55 EUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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