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AY06 ZVB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,099 mi
Last recorded161,099 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 ZVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 161,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 161,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 138,866 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 138,864 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 123,421 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 123,421 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside 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 17 Jul 2013 105,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,519 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,752 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,639 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,422 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,422 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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AY06 ZVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY06 ZVB, 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 AY06 ZVB registered?

AY06 ZVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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