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M5 RGK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,034 mi
Last recorded140,034 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 RGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 140,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 140,021 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 132,785 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 124,717 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 124,649 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,094 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 103,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 93,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer tip missing

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer tip missing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,058 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,276 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,146 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 57,146 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,129 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut inside the tread but ply or cords are not exposed

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,765 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,795 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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M5 RGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M5 RGK, 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 M5 RGK registered?

M5 RGK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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