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DE55 RVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,374 mi
Last recorded198,374 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 RVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 198,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

odd size tyres between axles

Fail 9 Feb 2018 98,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

odd size tyres between axles

Pass 8 Feb 2017 194,095 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 194,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,296 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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DE55 RVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DE55 RVW, 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 DE55 RVW registered?

DE55 RVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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