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FH55 EJJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,064 mi
Last recorded161,064 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 EJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 161,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 126,267 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 126,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,949 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 112,383 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,227 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 109,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 104,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joiner sleeve clamps corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,297 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer treads

Fail 29 Feb 2016 85,296 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inside shoulder

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,840 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly worn on inside shoulder

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 3 Mar 2014 63,755 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2014 63,755 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,181 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,280 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 29,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,270 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,696 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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FH55 EJJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FH55 EJJ, 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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FH55 EJJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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