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OU55 OYK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 OYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 142,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 132,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror prior to test. ()

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

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

advise front tyres worn low on inner edges.

shields prevent full examination.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres bald on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 122,621 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,013 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 100,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 91,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres near limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,066 miles

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

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

both rear tyres near limit

o/s/r child seat fitted not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2012 82,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner wing linner loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2012 82,017 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f inner wing linner loose

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 62,743 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,389 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,636 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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OU55 OYK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OU55 OYK, 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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OU55 OYK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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