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EJ55 VKX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,203 mi
Last recorded197,203 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 197,203 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 155,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,518 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 61,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,182 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 22,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EJ55 VKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ55 VKX, 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 EJ55 VKX registered?

EJ55 VKX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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