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FY06 LTF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,499 mi
Last recorded165,499 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 LTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 165,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 165,499 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 152,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 152,808 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)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 135,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,660 miles

a small stonechip on wind secreen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,177 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BONNET RELEASE LEVER NOT SECURED

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,674 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 86,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,096 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 54,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY06 LTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY06 LTF, 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 FY06 LTF registered?

FY06 LTF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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