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MM55 POJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,983 mi
Last recorded145,983 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 POJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,983 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 145,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 134,369 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 122,459 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front sill has small dent

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

Rear axle assembly has slight outer corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2019 122,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front sill has small dent

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

Rear axle assembly has slight outer corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,114 miles

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front seat belt fraying

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2017 103,808 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

front brake pads about 50% worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2017 103,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

front brake pads about 50% worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,713 miles

clutch is badly juddering

rear wiper blade very poor condition

service light is illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2016 92,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

clutch is badly juddering

rear wiper blade very poor condition

service light is illuminated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,356 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 65,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 61,530 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,162 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,332 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 36,545 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,545 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,741 miles

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

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

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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MM55 POJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM55 POJ, 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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MM55 POJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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