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EF55 XFL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,088 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,187 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 109,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,465 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake caliper lever not returning to the stop

Offside rear brake has slight binding

Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,964 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 94,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 85,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,225 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 72,225 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,727 miles

offside front and both rer tyres low rec replacment

Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,529 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 38,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,910 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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EF55 XFL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF55 XFL, 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 EF55 XFL registered?

EF55 XFL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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