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OW55 AVC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,449 mi
Last recorded195,449 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 AVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 195,449 miles

both rear shocker covers worn

Fail 27 Sep 2018 195,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

both rear shocker covers worn

Pass 2 Oct 2017 186,425 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 2 Oct 2017 186,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 28 Sep 2016 173,035 miles

Engine cover & under-tray's fitted obstructing veiw

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 173,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Engine cover & under-tray's fitted obstructing veiw

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 156,619 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 156,618 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2014 142,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 142,000 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,416 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 101,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,510 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,844 miles

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

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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OW55 AVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OW55 AVC, 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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OW55 AVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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