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DA55 VNP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,271 mi
Last recorded154,271 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,019 miles

Both sills corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 147,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both sills corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,629 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2023 141,629 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2022 134,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 134,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

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

airbag light not illuminating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 127,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2020 120,983 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure low

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Outer Shocker casings insecure

Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Offside Rear Outer Shocker casings insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 114,378 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure low

Nearside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Outer Shocker casings insecure

Offside Front Wishbone Rear Bush starting to split

Offside Rear Outer Shocker casings insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,898 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,667 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 88,666 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 77,046 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,554 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,876 miles

nearside rear tyre worn in a stepped pattern on inside edge

Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,135 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,008 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 VNP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VNP, 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 VNP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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