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LY06 MTZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

284,013 mi
Last recorded284,013 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 MTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 284,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 274,395 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 14 May 2019 274,386 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

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

Pass 14 May 2018 266,304 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 13 Jun 2017 260,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 260,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 259,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 231,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 231,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 166,934 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 129,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,750 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,137 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 63,780 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,175 miles

Advise,n\s\r tyre tread low.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 58,175 miles

Advise,n\s\r tyre tread low.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside side repeater damaged & part inoperativr

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,851 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside side repeater damaged & part inoperativr

Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,510 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen chipped

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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LY06 MTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY06 MTZ, 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 LY06 MTZ registered?

LY06 MTZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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