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MT55 NBX

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

325,366 mi
Last recorded325,366 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 NBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 325,366 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 325,357 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 325,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 282,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 282,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 237,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre feathering

Rear inner pads not clearly visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 237,556 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre feathering

Rear inner pads not clearly visible

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 198,724 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2010 159,618 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 159,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat belt slight distortion to belt.

front wipers starting to smear screen.

nearside front indicator starting to show white light.

nearside lower engine shield loose.

offside outer handbrake cable damaged.

offside rear tyre featherd hard to inside edge.

rear indicators starting to show white light.

slight brake bind offside rear wheel when checking bearing.

storage marks/impressions in both rear tyres.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 146,047 miles

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

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

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 146,023 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 145,061 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 115,467 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorated

slight brake imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,375 miles

driver seat belt slow to retract.

front service brake imbalance 30kg higher on offside front

neraside rear shock absorber cover and ump stop deteriorated

rear brake imbalance 30 kg nearside rear higher.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 115,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver seat belt slow to retract.

neraside rear shock absorber cover and ump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,944 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 81,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advice only air bag warning light is on all the time

Pass 20 Jun 2007 47,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 64,933 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50 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 NBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 MT55 NBX, 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 NBX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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