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SC55 LKL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,761 mi
Last recorded189,761 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 LKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 189,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 181,287 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 181,287 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 173,076 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 173,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light rumble from o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r tyre worn inside tread

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 163,463 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint and centre box (7.1.2)

o/s no plate lamp poor

Pass 21 Dec 2015 150,178 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 132,674 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 113,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear no plate bulb dim

Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,618 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 96,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,412 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,592 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,116 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 42,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,018 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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SC55 LKL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC55 LKL, 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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SC55 LKL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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