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MA06 ZWU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,487 mi
Last recorded111,487 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 ZWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,487 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,836 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,741 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,599 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,044 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,328 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

rear pads 80% worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,103 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,967 miles

advise nearside plus offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,239 miles

advise both rear tyres tread cracked

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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MA06 ZWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA06 ZWU, 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 MA06 ZWU registered?

MA06 ZWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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