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SY55 EJL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,718 mi
Last recorded142,718 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 142,718 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both - hoses also cracked and perished *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake requires full adjustment and clean up *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split no grease coming out and no ingress of dirt *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split no grease coming out and no ingress of dirt *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @Turbo line area requires inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to rear of chassis and vehicle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 142,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both - hoses also cracked and perished *ADVISE FIX* (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake requires full adjustment and clean up *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split no grease coming out and no ingress of dirt *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split no grease coming out and no ingress of dirt *ADVISE FIX* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @Turbo line area requires inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to rear of chassis and vehicle components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,130 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension components and bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 134,130 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear suspension components and bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 128,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,872 miles

rear tyres have scrubbed inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 115,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 90,790 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 90,789 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Jan 2012 80,320 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s of rear bumper petruding from vehicle (Sharp edge)

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

Slight bind in front brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,113 miles

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

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)

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

Oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,889 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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SY55 EJL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY55 EJL, 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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SY55 EJL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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