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AJ55 VHC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,803 mi
Last recorded210,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 210,803 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 189,528 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 189,513 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 136,669 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 136,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 100,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 87,247 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2016 80,443 miles

Offside mirror casing is cracked

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,485 miles

Offside Front mirror casing is cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,671 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror casing is cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,947 miles

offside mirror casing cracked

Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,947 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside mirror casing cracked

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,975 miles

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

both mirror indicators broken but work o.k at present

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,763 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,980 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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AJ55 VHC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 AJ55 VHC, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ55 VHC registered?

AJ55 VHC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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