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EN55 AOM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

283,082 mi
Last recorded283,082 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 AOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 283,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe close to wheel inner rim

Offside Front Lower Incorrect ball joint fitted, looks like a n/s has been fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 283,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe close to wheel inner rim

Offside Front Lower Incorrect ball joint fitted, looks like a n/s has been fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 248,980 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 226,664 miles

both rear bottom link inner bushes slightly worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 226,655 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both rear bottom link inner bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 206,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 163,857 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 129,720 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 129,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,845 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,122 miles

BONNET CATCH SIEZED

Fail 4 Aug 2009 36,122 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

BONNET CATCH SIEZED

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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EN55 AOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EN55 AOM, 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 EN55 AOM registered?

EN55 AOM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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