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FG06 XYU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,964 mi
Last recorded148,964 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 145,981 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 145,981 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 132,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 132,913 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 123,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 115,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 108,866 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2016 108,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 102,624 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pad warning light illuminated showing a fault.

Pass 7 May 2013 86,871 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 May 2013 86,871 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 May 2012 77,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 69,732 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 May 2010 61,433 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 53,634 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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FG06 XYU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG06 XYU, 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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FG06 XYU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2006.

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