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MT06 FFW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,588 mi
Last recorded186,588 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 FFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 186,588 miles

Front front discs badly corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perised (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner side wall has a cut not down to cords

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perised (2.4.G.4e)

both rear bump stops badly perished

Pass 10 Dec 2015 179,452 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Front brake discs very worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake discs very worn

Rear suspension bump stops very perished

Fail 5 Dec 2015 179,452 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Front brake discs very worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not causing movement in joint

Rear brake discs very worn

Rear suspension bump stops very perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 169,382 miles

All four road tyres worn on inside edges. Nail in n/s/r tyre. n/s/f wheel arch trim loose. o/s/r indicator starting to show white light. n/s/r shock absorber shield loose. Both front shock absorbers misting.

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 169,382 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four road tyres worn on inside edges. Nail in n/s/r tyre. n/s/f wheel arch trim loose. o/s/r indicator starting to show white light. n/s/r shock absorber shield loose. Both front shock absorbers misting.

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

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

Tyre pressure warning indicating a fault

Pass 25 Nov 2013 158,833 miles

o/s/f shocker absorber has slight oil mist.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 147,746 miles

n/s/f level sensor broken. o/s/f shockabsorber slightly damp with oil.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 137,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 137,404 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 127,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside 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)

n/s/r bumpstop split

Pass 20 May 2010 112,246 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 84,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FFW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT06 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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