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VF55 DZO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,162 mi
Last recorded224,162 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 224,162 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 209,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 209,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 194,324 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 180,983 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 180,957 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 169,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 169,183 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 165,005 miles

Rear bump stops perished

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 165,005 miles

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

Rear bump stops perished

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 162,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 149,466 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 139,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 139,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on wheel balance weight when jacked up (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,398 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 127,395 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,713 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 102,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,072 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 84,071 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,403 miles

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

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 5 Feb 2009 49,379 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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VF55 DZO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VF55 DZO, 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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VF55 DZO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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