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EK06 OTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,094 mi
Last recorded189,094 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 OTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 189,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 189,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 167,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Advise both front upper dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casings/ bump stops corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 144,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,564 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 99,338 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc BOTH SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working INSIDE THE MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,002 miles

rear tyres approx 3.8 mm

Fail 25 Oct 2016 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear tyres approx 3.8 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,506 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 76,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,806 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,438 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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EK06 OTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK06 OTZ, 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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EK06 OTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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