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RL55 OBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,087 mi
Last recorded189,087 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 OBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 189,087 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 173,152 miles

Both front shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing

Both rear anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Oct 2016 152,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 125,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,950 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 102,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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RL55 OBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL55 OBP, 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 RL55 OBP registered?

RL55 OBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is RL55 OBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 OBP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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