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FD06 MZV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

255,450 mi
Last recorded255,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 MZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 255,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 255,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion near side rear outer sill

corrosion off side front outer sill

Pass 23 Jun 2025 245,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion near side rear outer sill

corrosion off side rear outer sill

poor image off side dip beam

Pass 1 Jul 2024 235,294 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion off side rear outer sill

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 227,465 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion off side rear outer sill

rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 219,874 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 210,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers split on ends

Fail 15 Jun 2021 210,576 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers split on ends

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 205,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake slow in release, meters up good at time of test

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded and starting to break up

Offside Front outer sill corroded but sound at time of test

Pass 20 May 2019 196,273 miles

Nearside Front body sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slight blistering on brake pipes

Offside Front body sill corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear slight blistering on brake pipes

centre exhaust clamp bracket broken on one section

general corrosion on under side

Fail 17 May 2019 196,273 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front body sill corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear slight blistering on brake pipes

Offside Front body sill corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear slight blistering on brake pipes

centre exhaust clamp bracket broken on one section

general corrosion on under side

Pass 21 May 2018 187,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion on underside

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 187,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General corrosion on underside

Rear brake binding slightly

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2017 178,859 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front anti role bar link arm gaiter damaged but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 170,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 170,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 169,280 miles

Offside Rear slightly perished

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 May 2015 157,642 miles

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

nearside rear brake binds slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 157,642 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binds slightly

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 145,742 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 145,742 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2013 128,069 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,250 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 92,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre is stepped and worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,849 miles

n/s/r shockabsorber bump stop split

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,108 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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FD06 MZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FD06 MZV, 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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FD06 MZV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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