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MT06 FEV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,101 mi
Last recorded188,101 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 FEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 188,101 miles

cv boots perishing

mist of oil on o/s/f and o/s/r shocks

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 188,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

cv boots perishing

mist of oil on o/s/f and o/s/r shocks

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 177,263 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot worn

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r wheels binding advise check and repair

Fail 6 Nov 2020 177,261 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

n/s/f outer cv boot worn

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r wheels binding advise check and repair

Pass 5 Nov 2019 170,193 miles

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

Play Found At N/S/R Wheel

Fail 4 Nov 2019 170,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Play Found At N/S/R Wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2018 163,419 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 163,418 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 156,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 148,216 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear shock dust covers insecure & bump stops deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 148,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall has slight damage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm & cracking slighty (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet safety catch lever stiff

both rear shock dust covers insecure & bump stops deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 138,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,belt not checked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2015 138,625 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted,belt not checked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 129,509 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014
Fail 11 Jun 2014 127,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 122,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2013 122,489 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)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,970 miles

airbag light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,377 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 82,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,988 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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MT06 FEV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MT06 FEV, 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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MT06 FEV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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