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SO55 RZV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,547 mi
Last recorded110,547 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 RZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 110,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot almost split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion on and around subframes and suspension component's

Fail 2 Feb 2026 110,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper boot almost split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corrosion on and around subframes and suspension component's

Pass 28 Jan 2025 105,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 100,870 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,935 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,962 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from centre sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,974 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from centre sleeve/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 80,283 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,766 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 60,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,348 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 39,748 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,951 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,418 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 16,269 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 10,188 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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SO55 RZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO55 RZV, 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 SO55 RZV registered?

SO55 RZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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