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ML06 VYB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,218 mi
Last recorded195,218 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 195,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 176,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside parking brake low

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 176,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside parking brake low

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 155,165 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 155,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,021 miles

1/ engine cover and under tray fitted preventing me from seeing some components

2/ engine management light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,748 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 58,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ML06 VYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML06 VYB, 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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ML06 VYB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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