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SV55 DJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 DJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 144,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 144,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,883 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2017 130,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 123,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted/corroded

o/s rear back plate rattling/loose

trailer wiring for supplimetry socket damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front wing damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 87,939 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

25% of o/s tail lamp did not come on when lights first switched on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sleeve joint heavily corroded

n/s front caliper wire spring clip missing (still secure)

n/s front wing damaged

n/s rear brake disc dirt shield missing

n/s rear brake disc in poor condition(inside face) and pads approx worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,666 miles

n/s/r shock cover loose and o/s/r shock cover missing

rear pads look low and slight travel on handbrake

underside not fully checked, covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

n/s/r shock cover loose and o/s/r shock cover missing

rear pads look low and slight travel on handbrake

underside not fully checked, covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 77,308 miles

both front inner pads look worn

both tyres on n/s worn

n/s/r shocker cover loose

tow bar plug test failed

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,024 miles

rear shock covers loose

travel on handbrake

underside cant be fully inspected, covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 54,827 miles

covers fitted to underside, not fully checked

n/s wiper blade to long for screen

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,617 miles

not fully checked on underside guards fitted

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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SV55 DJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SV55 DJY, 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 SV55 DJY registered?

SV55 DJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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