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EN55 TLX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,832 mi
Last recorded205,832 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 TLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 205,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 205,832 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust support (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative LIGHT ON (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 194,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 186,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 179,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 175,802 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 169,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 164,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 158,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,337 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 151,337 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 142,176 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 134,178 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 126,345 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 117,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 91,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EN55 TLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN55 TLX registered?

EN55 TLX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is EN55 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 TLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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