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HN06 OVB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 OVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 125,307 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 121,230 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 121,230 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,754 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 117,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 115,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 110,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 105,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear centre stop light deteriorated but light still visible

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

high level stop light deteriorated

rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 103,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

high level stop light deteriorated

rear service brake don't release evenly

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,312 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 93,916 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 May 2017 89,899 miles

Nearside Damage to Door and Outer sill-no sharp edges at this time

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded/pitted inner surface

Nearside Front Tyre starting to get low inner edge

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake disc corroded/pitted inner surface

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number 6 and letter O (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner face outer edge Nearside front brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on inner face outer edge Offside front brake disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,878 miles

Nearside rear damper cover detatched

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 70,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,044 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 63,037 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 39,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,217 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,765 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HN06 OVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HN06 OVB, 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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HN06 OVB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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