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OE55 VEA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,805 mi
Last recorded192,805 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 VEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 192,805 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 192,805 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 187,628 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 187,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated play (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

engine cover and under tray fitted obstructing some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 164,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 145,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 145,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 121,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,061 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,750 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 42,677 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 42,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear high level brake light unit has bulbs blown

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,574 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 VEA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE55 VEA, 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 OE55 VEA registered?

OE55 VEA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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