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MK06 USV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,396 mi
Last recorded150,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 USV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 150,396 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 150,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 146,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear osr panel near osr wheel has sharp protrusion

Fail 2 Jan 2025 146,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding registering on tester and low reading (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear osr panel near osr wheel has sharp protrusion

Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding but still reaching requirements advise inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 143,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread area exposing cords,tyre on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding but still reaching requirements advise inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 139,298 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 139,291 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted full length concealing main front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2021 133,475 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted full length concealing main front to rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,970 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 126,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,974 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 114,821 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,533 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 86,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,862 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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MK06 USV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 MK06 USV, 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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What year was MK06 USV registered?

MK06 USV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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