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AU55 DPF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,984 mi
Last recorded182,984 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 DPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 182,984 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 182,984 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements REAR NUMBER PLATE NOT READABLE DUE TO DIRT, CLEANED TO MAKE NUMBER PLATE READABLE (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 175,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 167,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 156,220 miles

EML illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2021 155,353 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EML illuminated

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 147,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 139,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 139,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,138 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisey

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 122,244 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 114,944 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,566 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 108,552 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 101,850 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,957 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 30 Nov 2010 85,258 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 68,448 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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AU55 DPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU55 DPF, 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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AU55 DPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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