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CT55 BKK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,806 mi
Last recorded144,806 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 BKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 144,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 141,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 137,759 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 137,759 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 133,425 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 130,050 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 130,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 114,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 114,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,087 miles

EML displayed on dashboard

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nearside gearbox / engine mount has excessive movement ()

Nearside Rear low resistance -

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

Offside Rear o/s /r lower reflector missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating has less than 50% illumination not clearly visable (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear low resistance -

EML displayed on dashboard

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nearside gearbox / engine mount has excessive movement ()

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

Offside Rear o/s /r lower reflector missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,971 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

ORANGE ENGINE MANAGEMENT ON DASH BOARD

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

ORANGE ENGINE MANAGEMENT ON DASH BOARD

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 95,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 95,722 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 84,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,906 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,897 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 50,893 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 50,893 miles

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

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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CT55 BKK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CT55 BKK, 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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CT55 BKK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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