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SO55 ZLY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 ZLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 143,914 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 135,606 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 128,835 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 128,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 125,540 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear shocker covers insecurre

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,653 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,702 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,467 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,838 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 ZLY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

SO55 ZLY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is SO55 ZLY safe to buy?

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