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HV06 RYD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

277,167 mi
Last recorded277,167 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 RYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 277,167 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 277,162 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 12 Mar 2013 235,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

fuel filter pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot damaged

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside tyre wearing on inner outer edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Fail 11 Mar 2013 235,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel filter pipes corroded

nearside front cv boot damaged

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside tyre wearing on inner outer edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 185,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 185,725 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 124,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 102,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,143 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 72,143 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,537 miles

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

rear discs slightly craking

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear discs slightly craking

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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HV06 RYD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV06 RYD, 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 HV06 RYD registered?

HV06 RYD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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