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PG54 VRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,091 mi
Last recorded149,091 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 149,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 149,091 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2024 140,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn down to second layer very close to cord. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance rear bush breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance rear bush breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off shoulder on second layer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 132,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is run flat type tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 132,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is run flat type tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near small end leak small amount of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 126,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked sidewall breaking up. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated near small end leak small amount of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 119,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 119,382 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements & rear (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,580 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 108,580 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,457 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,114 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge only

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall but ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a split in side wall but ok at time of test

Fail 5 Jun 2014 98,066 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge only

nearside front tyre has a cut in side wall but ok at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a split in side wall but ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,229 miles

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 77,732 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 64,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 39,396 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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PG54 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PG54 VRS, 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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PG54 VRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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