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OE55 OGU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

148,113 mi
Last recorded148,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 OGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 148,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear compliance bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 128,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 123,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,017 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 113,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 107,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,872 miles

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

covers fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2017 98,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,963 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 90,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 88,729 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 76,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 59,088 miles

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

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

rear disc worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,064 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 49,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 30,142 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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OE55 OGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE55 OGU, 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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OE55 OGU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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