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CU06 LVC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,331 mi
Last recorded178,331 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 LVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 178,331 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear compliance bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both rear tyres scrubbed close to limit on inside edge and block treading.

slight imbalance on rear service brake.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 165,498 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush arm rear compliance bushes..both sides. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 151,594 miles

Brake wear indicator warning light on dashboard

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 141,292 miles

Both rear shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 1 Aug 2013 131,747 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre approx 3.5mm

rear shock absorber shrouds detached/deteriorated.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 131,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre approx 3.5mm

rear shock absorber shrouds detached/deteriorated.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 114,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 114,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 100,570 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 85,119 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 71,712 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 71,712 miles

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CU06 LVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU06 LVC, 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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CU06 LVC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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