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MF06 UHW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

208,556 mi
Last recorded208,556 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 UHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 208,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 188,125 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 188,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 138,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR - REQUIRED SOON (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN SLIGHT (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER - SLIGHT ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR - WORN - SLIGHT (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN - SLIGHT (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 138,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND REAR - REQUIRED SOON (3.5.1g)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN SLIGHT (4.1.E.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER - SLIGHT ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR - WORN - SLIGHT (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN - SLIGHT (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP WEAK - REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin + disc ( low ) (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured + rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 129,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + rear (3) (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin + disc ( low ) (3.5.1g)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured + rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,935 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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 94,935 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 58,962 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 37,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 25,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,245 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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MF06 UHW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF06 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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