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MK06 URF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,148 mi
Last recorded118,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 URF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 118,148 miles

EM light on

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroded and bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 115,715 miles

Engine Light On

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,719 miles

Engine Light On

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Also Worn Inner Edge of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,112 miles

Engine Light On

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 110,090 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve Clamps Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Light On

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,465 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both Clamps Insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 103,517 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,646 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Jan 2017 92,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,730 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,216 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,561 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,429 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 38,448 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MK06 URF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MK06 URF, 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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MK06 URF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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