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ER54 NRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

169,175 mi
Last recorded169,175 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER54 NRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 169,175 miles

NS & OS REAR SILLS CORRODED

Fail 17 Apr 2026 169,175 miles

NS & OS REAR SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 153,972 miles

NS & OS sills corroded, not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2024 141,881 miles

Nearside n/s sill corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2023 139,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 139,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2022 122,327 miles

Front both outer sills surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements just met

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer sills surface corrosion

Rear exhaust joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 7 May 2022 122,327 miles

Front both outer sills surface corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear parking brake requirements just met

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both outer sills surface corrosion

Rear exhaust joint has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake pipes.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 113,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,485 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 103,091 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,895 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 91,001 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 91,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,095 miles

o/s front tyre deteriorated on inside sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2015 80,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre deteriorated on inside sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,110 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,774 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,399 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,399 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,817 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 24,854 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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ER54 NRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ER54 NRS, 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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ER54 NRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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