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EA06 CYE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,028 mi
Last recorded161,028 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 CYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 161,028 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 161,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 152,361 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 152,361 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 143,735 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 130,950 miles

Offside Front tyre balding on edges

Fail 13 May 2019 130,950 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre balding on edges

Pass 13 May 2019 130,950 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre balding on inner and outer

Pass 16 May 2018 122,616 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Fail 15 May 2018 122,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

both rear suspension bump stops broken

Pass 23 May 2017 111,551 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 101,508 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre has cut/ crack with cords visible

Pass 22 May 2015 92,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,757 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 69,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,913 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 59,909 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2011 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 May 2010 41,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,730 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 31,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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EA06 CYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA06 CYE, 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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EA06 CYE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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