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PV55 DXM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,853 mi
Last recorded221,853 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 221,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 194,562 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 163,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,046 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,930 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 98,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,198 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,359 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 70,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil level required topping up prior to emissions test

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,477 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside 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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PV55 DXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

PV55 DXM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is PV55 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 DXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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