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EN55 TKY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

372,824 mi
Last recorded372,824 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 TKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 372,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 372,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 347,297 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 347,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 324,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 324,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 311,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 274,180 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 274,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 268,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 218,562 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 16 Mar 2010 182,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

near side rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 16 Mar 2010 182,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

near side rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 1 Apr 2009 142,151 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 142,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 88,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,517 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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EN55 TKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EN55 TKY, 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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EN55 TKY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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