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HT06 TWU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,506 mi
Last recorded184,506 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 TWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 184,506 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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))

Wet test conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2024 167,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake calliper retaining spring missing.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 167,279 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking calliper and bolt loose. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake calliper retaining spring missing.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 156,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 154,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 150,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside upper and lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight diesel smell when cold, no leak evident

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,276 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside upper and both lower radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 141,794 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 141,794 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,992 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,974 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 117,223 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both front shock absorbers slight mist of oil

both front tyres worn very close to legal limit

front offside tyre outer wall slightly damaged

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,427 miles

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

front lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits

front offside brake pads worn very close to legal limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,034 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 86,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front lower suspension arms rear bushes small splits

front shock absorbers slight leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,456 miles

rear tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 60,772 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and worn slightly

rear brake discs worn slightly

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,833 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,196 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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HT06 TWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HT06 TWU, 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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HT06 TWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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