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VE55 ZHW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,213 mi
Last recorded236,213 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 236,213 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm gaiters just starting to split

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to deteriorate

both rear shocker dust covers loose

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges and perished on tread

engine top cover fitted obscuring some components

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear indicator just starting to emit white light

oil stains around turbo pipes

slight corrosion on nearside rear suspension coil spring

slight play in nearside steering track rod arm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 210,102 miles

ancillary drivebelt/tensioner noisy

both front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiters starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

both rear shocker dust covers loose

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

stonechips in front screen

Fail 16 Mar 2015 210,054 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

ancillary drivebelt/tensioner noisy

both front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiters starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

both rear shocker dust covers loose

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

stonechips in front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2014 191,414 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

offside front inner cv gaiter starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt(strong advise)

oil stains evident around turbo pipes

rear brake pads getting low

slight bind from offside front brake

Pass 2 Apr 2013 167,197 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 135,641 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,739 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 73,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 45,298 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 42,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 42,855 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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VE55 ZHW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VE55 ZHW, 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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VE55 ZHW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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