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SW55 EHU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 EHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,772 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 109,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 109,183 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 85,092 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 85,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,745 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,263 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 60,450 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 56,608 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 56,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 50,288 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 43,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,817 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2009 23,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW55 EHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW55 EHU, 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 SW55 EHU registered?

SW55 EHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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