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PF55 RFY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

231,517 mi
Last recorded231,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 RFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 231,517 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 223,269 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 196,225 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 196,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 172,243 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 142,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing thin

Fail 2 Dec 2015 114,569 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wearing thin

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing thin

Pass 6 Feb 2015 104,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,249 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 25 Jan 2010 44,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,611 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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PF55 RFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFY, 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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PF55 RFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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