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AO55 LCC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

198,042 mi
Last recorded198,042 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 198,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside handbrake partly seized

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 197,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside handbrake partly seized

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 195,648 miles

nearside parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2023 189,975 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 5 Nov 2022 184,466 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 30 Oct 2021 179,218 miles

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirements

Fail 23 Oct 2021 179,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 173,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleave corroded - insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 171,297 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 171,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 167,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 167,786 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 Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated caliper lever stuck forward (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Near 50 and Offside 85kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips and cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 157,494 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel not returning to it's stop (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 147,314 miles

Front NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres worn on the shoulders

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm plus starting to perish and crack (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 137,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel calliper lever not fully back on its stop (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts /components on the vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2015 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel calliper lever not fully back on its stop (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some parts /components on the vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2014 128,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 128,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 118,086 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 108,064 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 108,064 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2011 99,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 99,225 miles

n/s rear tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2010 84,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,925 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumps are perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 66,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

rear bumps are perishing

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,783 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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AO55 LCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 LCC, 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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AO55 LCC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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