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LU06 OVO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,486 mi
Last recorded141,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU06 OVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 141,486 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side outer seals

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 141,486 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side outer seals

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,693 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer seals croded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 138,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer seals croded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,780 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable dead axle corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front and rear disc corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 136,718 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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LU06 OVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LU06 OVO, 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 LU06 OVO registered?

LU06 OVO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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