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FIL 7688

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,568 mi
Last recorded94,568 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 7688
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,306 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 91,306 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 86,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 18 Apr 2024 86,253 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 4 May 2023 81,219 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 81,214 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 3 May 2022 76,155 miles

Both front springs are corroded

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front shocker shroud is insecure

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 28 Apr 2022 76,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front and rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour and show white light

Both front springs are corroded

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front shocker shroud is insecure

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2021 68,853 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 68,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning on dash

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 62,932 miles

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and slight play

Hi level brake light has one bulb inop

N/s rear shocker shroud insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Apr 2020 62,929 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both rear springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn and slight play

Hi level brake light has one bulb inop

N/s rear shocker shroud insecure

Nearside Front Drive shaft gator leaking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 56,118 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 49,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 45,344 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage on inner edge

front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 42,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall slight tear

Pass 19 May 2015 39,151 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 39,151 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades worn, advise renewal

rear wiper blade worn, advise renewal

slight tightness starting in nearside front brake, advise servicing front brakes

Pass 19 May 2014 35,098 miles

front discs heavily lipped on inner faces

Pass 17 May 2013 32,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 32,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2012 27,367 miles
Fail 16 May 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

tpms light on

Pass 17 May 2011 22,667 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 14,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 14,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FIL 7688 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FIL 7688, 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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FIL 7688 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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