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LK55 LVE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,397 mi
Last recorded236,397 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 LVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 May 2024 236,397 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Front engine dog bone mounting deteriorated

Front engine idle poor

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 3 May 2023 229,099 miles

Rear both tyres worn smooth on inner tread edge

Fail 3 May 2023 229,099 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn smooth on inner tread edge

Pass 17 May 2022 219,392 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk plastic casing broken/missing

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

Pass 19 May 2021 208,492 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 14 May 2020 203,429 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 203,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 196,797 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 196,797 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 184,807 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 184,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 171,299 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 171,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 159,823 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side rear seat belt stock not coplete with plastick caver

Fail 11 May 2016 159,823 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

near side rear seat belt stock not coplete with plastick caver

Pass 26 May 2015 148,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

attn reqd to both front tyres rapidly wearing on the inner tread /shoulder area / ok at present

both rear trailing arm load bearing bushes showing weakness / ok at present

both sides rear stub axle load bearing mountings showing rubber wear and fatigue / ok at present

rear brake pads , unable to see clearly / how much worn . in tester.s opinion ok ?

Fail 26 May 2015 148,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

attn reqd to both front tyres rapidly wearing on the inner tread /shoulder area / ok at present

both rear trailing arm load bearing bushes showing weakness / ok at present

both sides rear stub axle load bearing mountings showing rubber wear and fatigue / ok at present

rear brake pads , unable to see clearly / how much worn . in tester.s opinion ok ?

Pass 20 May 2014 136,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 136,691 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 123,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 114,270 miles

Air bag light on

slight bind from offside rear brake

windscreen washer hose leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2011 96,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,300 miles

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

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,274 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

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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LK55 LVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LK55 LVE, 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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LK55 LVE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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