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VE55 ZHU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,257 mi
Last recorded99,257 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 99,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' between Zone A and B, O/S/F/ Fog light not working (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Car Boot (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' between Zone A and B, O/S/F/ Fog light not working (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,655 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake application 29%

Fail 18 Nov 2015 92,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front inner wheel arch cover loose but not fouling tyre at time of test

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake application 29%

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,428 miles

both front tyres wear on edge

both rear tyre uneven wear on edge

difficult to start

eml on

Fail 11 Feb 2012 70,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

both front tyres wear on edge

both rear tyre uneven wear on edge

difficult to start

eml on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

boyth front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/r stop light dim

Fail 19 Feb 2011 57,651 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

boyth front and rear brake discs lipped

o/s/r stop light dim

Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,180 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE55 ZHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VE55 ZHU, 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 VE55 ZHU registered?

VE55 ZHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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