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DA55 RKU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,576 mi
Last recorded173,576 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 173,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 162,592 miles

Offside Front o/s front outer cv boot split around inner clip still preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind not detectable on RBT

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished and showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 149,578 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear consol bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding not enough to register on brake tester

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

Offside Front something felt rolling around inside tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 149,578 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear consol bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding not enough to register on brake tester

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front something felt rolling around inside tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 137,493 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 137,493 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 121,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 116,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,795 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 93,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,587 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 61,585 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,353 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,666 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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DA55 RKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 DA55 RKU, 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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DA55 RKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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