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LF06 XYV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 XYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 161,369 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 161,367 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 152,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 141,891 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,157 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 133,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 122,815 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 122,321 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine knocking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 121,403 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,843 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 116,468 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 113,499 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,423 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 104,423 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,201 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 94,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 83,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

collant low

oil low

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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LF06 XYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LF06 XYV, 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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LF06 XYV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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