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WP55 MSU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,587 mi
Last recorded167,587 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 MSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 167,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine under cover damaged

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 15 Feb 2024 164,636 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reverse travel

Fail 15 Feb 2024 164,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 14 Feb 2023 162,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 155,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 143,689 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 143,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,334 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,534 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,534 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear treaded area (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,629 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 107,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,144 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 85,371 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,849 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 72,849 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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WP55 MSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WP55 MSU, 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 WP55 MSU registered?

WP55 MSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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