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HK55 OUJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

170,367 mi
Last recorded170,367 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 OUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 164,612 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 158,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 149,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2020 134,120 miles

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

Lowering suspension fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 125,700 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes on both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel smell in engine bay

Fail 25 Jul 2018 117,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

fuel smell in engine bay

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,701 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,701 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,709 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,242 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,966 miles

Esp light on

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general exhaust corrosion.

minor damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm and has cuts in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

general exhaust corrosion.

minor damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the inner side wall but not deep ehough to reach the cords.

o/s/r tyre down to 3mm and has cuts in the inner side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,766 miles

Metal object nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil level om minimum

Fail 4 Feb 2010 43,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Metal object nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil level om minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,962 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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HK55 OUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HK55 OUJ, 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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HK55 OUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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