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EX06 PBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,902 mi
Last recorded172,902 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 PBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 172,902 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 161,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,761 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 135,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 112,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,436 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 99,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 85,097 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,962 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,561 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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EX06 PBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX06 PBY, 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 EX06 PBY registered?

EX06 PBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is EX06 PBY safe to buy?

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