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MM55 WCV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,719 mi
Last recorded175,719 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 175,719 miles

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

Rear inner sills rusty

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2024 172,770 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

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

all rear suspension rusty

full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2024 172,769 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

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

all rear suspension rusty

full undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2023 168,341 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged inside.edge.fetherd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 162,435 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/tyre/slight/feathering/inside/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 162,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/r/tyre/slight/feathering/inside/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 157,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 154,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 151,598 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 151,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 147,378 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp has small damage to the lens but not interfering with the head light patten or illumination

Fail 26 Sep 2018 147,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Head lamp has small damage to the lens but not interfering with the head light patten or illumination

Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,225 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,225 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 132,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 124,502 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 124,502 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,550 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,164 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 94,748 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,630 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,067 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,402 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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MM55 WCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WCV, 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 MM55 WCV registered?

MM55 WCV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is MM55 WCV safe to buy?

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