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SB55 XAY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

389,525 mi
Last recorded389,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 XAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 389,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 389,525 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both NS & OS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 377,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 365,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 353,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 336,657 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 321,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 306,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 293,795 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 281,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 268,732 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 264,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 239,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 226,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 210,037 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 190,547 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 177,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,964 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 156,964 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 135,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,846 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,829 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,896 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SB55 XAY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 SB55 XAY, 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 SB55 XAY registered?

SB55 XAY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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