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PV55 DXH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,656 mi
Last recorded110,656 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,656 miles

Offside Front advise sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,332 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 105,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,053 miles

o/s/f sill corroded at door

Pass 22 Jan 2013 71,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,421 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,421 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,998 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,522 miles

both cv gaitors starting to losse grease at inner ties

both rear shock absorber dustcovers insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both cv gaitors starting to losse grease at inner ties

both rear shock absorber dustcovers insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,856 miles

handbrake lever feels stiff in operation

n/s/r shock absorber upper plastic casing detached

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,856 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake lever feels stiff in operation

n/s/r shock absorber upper plastic casing detached

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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PV55 DXH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PV55 DXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PV55 DXH registered?

PV55 DXH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is PV55 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 DXH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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