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RN55 AZB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,394 mi
Last recorded130,394 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 AZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,388 miles

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 123,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 114,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 107,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 103,032 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre cracked

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded, not considered excessive

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 101,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 97,934 miles

rear brake discs and pads showing wear

Pass 8 Jan 2019 91,003 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 83,672 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 83,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,245 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,020 miles

front pads approx 75% worn.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,636 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 47,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 39,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,813 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,433 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,808 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 27,755 miles

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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RN55 AZB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RN55 AZB, 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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RN55 AZB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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