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SY55 XGA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,581 mi
Last recorded202,581 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 XGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 202,581 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 202,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2020 184,087 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill corroded and n/s/f

brake pad light on

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2020 183,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides [ rear bush ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front sill corroded and n/s/f

brake pad light on

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 154,625 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam and springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2019 154,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam and springs corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,253 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate ex corroded

Offside outer sill ex corroded

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 10 Apr 2018 134,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake back plate ex corroded

Offside outer sill ex corroded

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

engine light on

Fail 30 Dec 2017 133,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

bonnet safety catch tight

brake pad warning light

engine management light

Pass 30 Dec 2016 114,862 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 96,475 miles

Offside Rear light lence broken

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

both front lower suspension bushes splitting

Fail 27 Oct 2015 96,449 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear light lence broken

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

both front lower suspension bushes splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,823 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion advised

nsf wiper advised

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,458 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads low

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 83,458 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside and offside front tyre treads low

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,344 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,824 miles

advise baby seat not secured at offside rear seat also child suport seat at nearside rear seat

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,299 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY55 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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