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PV55 DXK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

237,557 mi
Last recorded237,557 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 DXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 237,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 237,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 231,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 224,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 214,903 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 214,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 214,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 200,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 200,503 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 188,325 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,266 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 69,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,496 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DXK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 DXK, 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 PV55 DXK registered?

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

Is PV55 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 DXK 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.

Does PV55 DXK have outstanding finance?

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