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MT55 KEU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,232 mi
Last recorded87,232 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 KEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,232 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 87,231 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component likely to fail Axle heavily corroded and weakened (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,782 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 77,056 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 76,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 71,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,160 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 67,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 59,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 55,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 55,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,617 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 52,564 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,060 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 40,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,189 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 28,925 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,484 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,786 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,386 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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MT55 KEU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MT55 KEU, 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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MT55 KEU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2006.

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