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SN55 LSW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,258 mi
Last recorded162,258 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LSW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 162,258 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 162,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 156,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,684 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 138,684 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail x2 (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,538 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,592 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,173 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 95,170 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,820 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,839 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 85,047 miles

Front discs slightly pitted on inside edge.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight bind on o/s/r brake.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 78,559 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,355 miles

both front tres wearing on inner edges indicating adjustment required

engine managment light on

osr brake shield corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,642 miles

engine light on

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,727 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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SN55 LSW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN55 LSW, 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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SN55 LSW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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