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MT55 AUE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

230,562 mi
Last recorded230,562 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 AUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 230,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 186,072 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 186,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 154,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,393 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,930 miles

Dust cover loose on left rear shockabsorber.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,208 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

n/s/r bumpstop split

one bulb on high level stop in-op

Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,663 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,045 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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MT55 AUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT55 AUE, 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 MT55 AUE registered?

MT55 AUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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