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PF55 AZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 AZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 153,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 150,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 143,417 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 143,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 139,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,120 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,003 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 127,312 miles

nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

nearside rear shock absorbers top cover insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2019 127,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake disc backing plate corroded

nearside rear shock absorbers top cover insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2018 118,017 miles

both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 1 Jun 2018 118,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure

nearside rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 110,275 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,675 miles

OSR tyre tread very low on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,765 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,881 miles

both front & o/s/rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shockabsorbers top covers insecure

n/s rear brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,835 miles

front brake discs corroded at inner faces

Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,697 miles

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 4 Feb 2011 54,547 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,891 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 30,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 30,431 miles

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

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

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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PF55 AZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF55 AZU, 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 PF55 AZU registered?

PF55 AZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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