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VX55 XJA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,538 mi
Last recorded73,538 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 73,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake seems too have been warm no bind at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2023 69,634 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,621 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 68,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 68,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 67,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,494 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,653 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,100 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,499 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,333 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,016 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 27,239 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,070 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,922 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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VX55 XJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VX55 XJA, 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 VX55 XJA registered?

VX55 XJA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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