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MK06 USL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

290,728 mi
Last recorded290,728 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 290,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 290,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn and corroding

Fail 18 Mar 2014 290,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre no tread inside edge

o/s/f tyre no tread inside edge

Fail 29 Jan 2014 290,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres inside edge NO TREAD

oil leak engine area

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 USL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 MK06 USL, 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 USL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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