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ME53 DER

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

178,477 mi
Last recorded178,477 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 DER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 178,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 175,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 169,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 164,669 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 160,290 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 153,835 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 153,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,503 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2018 140,319 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 125,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 97,838 miles

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

Nearside front Brake pad sensor wire broken.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,836 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,228 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

handbrake lever cover missing.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,807 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet latch needs lubricating

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,543 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,994 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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ME53 DER is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ME53 DER, 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 ME53 DER registered?

ME53 DER is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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