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LP53 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,446 mi
Last recorded54,446 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP53 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 51,011 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 44,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,728 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,728 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 27,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 21,031 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,137 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged near tyre bead(cut)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 19,537 miles

Both front indicators starting too turn white

Rear number plate baking starting to come away

Fail 4 Jan 2017 19,537 miles

Both front indicators starting too turn white

Rear number plate baking starting to come away

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 19,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 19,016 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 17,786 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 17,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,854 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,988 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads cracking

nearside front wiper blade judders across windscreen

traction control off warning lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2012 11,032 miles

traction control warning lamp on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 11,032 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 10,070 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,594 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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LP53 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LP53 VRS, 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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What year was LP53 VRS registered?

LP53 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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