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YY55 PUJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,402 mi
Last recorded158,402 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 PUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 158,402 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 150,506 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 150,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 140,737 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,858 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 134,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust system insecure centre clamps corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,545 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 126,542 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,937 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 116,934 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,492 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Dec 2015 98,514 miles

all tyres worn low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2015 98,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres worn low

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,973 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 87,973 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,367 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,161 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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YY55 PUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 YY55 PUJ, 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 YY55 PUJ registered?

YY55 PUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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