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MF06 UHU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,553 mi
Last recorded160,553 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 UHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 160,553 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 160,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,845 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 143,845 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,238 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 117,360 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,779 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 105,710 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 100,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,836 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,770 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MF06 UHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MF06 UHU, 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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MF06 UHU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2006.

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