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RY55 VWG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,652 mi
Last recorded151,652 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 151,652 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 151,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 132,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 130,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 121,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,791 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 97,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,526 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 46,477 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,762 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 38,743 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre started to perrish

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,638 miles

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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RY55 VWG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY55 VWG, 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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RY55 VWG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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