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SN55 BRP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,707 mi
Last recorded128,707 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 BRP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 128,707 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 128,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 109,401 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 109,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 100,260 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 89,182 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,846 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 62,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2013 54,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,107 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 14 Jan 2011 41,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad wear sensor dash on

brake pad wear sensor multi plug at loom end broken

Pass 14 Jan 2009 25,458 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SN55 BRP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SN55 BRP, 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 SN55 BRP registered?

SN55 BRP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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