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MF06 UHZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

244,930 mi
Last recorded244,930 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 UHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 244,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 244,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 239,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 229,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 214,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 197,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 183,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 179,280 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 179,273 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 163,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De Laminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 163,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet Does NOT Open (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle NS & OS Doors (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides Excessively Worn / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De Laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,679 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 129,336 miles

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 117,189 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 117,189 miles

Brake pipe leaking nsr (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 110,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,909 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 105,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 105,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 87,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,442 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside 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 UHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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