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MD55 XVZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,192 mi
Last recorded152,192 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 XVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 152,192 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade u/s

wipers dont self park

yellow brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Aug 2014 152,186 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade u/s

wipers dont self park

yellow brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 135,967 miles

3 brake backing plates corroeded

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

Oil leak

center brake light

no bonnet latch

Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,970 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 113,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,984 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,630 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 17,790 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 17,674 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,365 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 9,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MD55 XVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MD55 XVZ, 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 MD55 XVZ registered?

MD55 XVZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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