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MH55 ZVM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

171,446 mi
Last recorded171,446 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 171,446 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,734 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 161,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 144,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 20 Oct 2021 144,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,997 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 114,678 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 114,678 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 113,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backplate very rusty

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,620 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 109,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 107,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 100,698 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,577 miles

undertray loose at rear

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 73,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,957 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 56,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,927 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front console bushes starting to split

h/brake on release stiff in operation

under tray damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,927 miles

both front console bushes starting to split

h/brake on release stiff in operation

under tray damaged

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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MH55 ZVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MH55 ZVM, 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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MH55 ZVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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