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VN55 WVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

203,472 mi
Last recorded203,472 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 203,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 176,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 145,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 117,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 97,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 78,068 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,597 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,321 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,450 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,616 miles

srs light staying on (will fail next mot)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,142 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,799 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VN55 WVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN55 WVT, 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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VN55 WVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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