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SO55 VNG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,798 mi
Last recorded136,798 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 VNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 136,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 124,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 124,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has cuts on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 112,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 112,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 101,276 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,276 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 88,839 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 17 Dec 2012 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 62,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,603 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 51,602 miles

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

Front discs pitted

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,585 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nsr shock boot insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2008 31,774 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO55 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

SO55 VNG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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