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N4 RCF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,707 mi
Last recorded212,707 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 RCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 212,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 194,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 176,554 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 176,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,486 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 159,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,912 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and is only 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge and is only 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,742 miles

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

front wiper slightly smearing

n/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 89,056 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 82,912 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,351 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,236 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,857 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,111 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,111 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)

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

nearside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and bald on inner edge

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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N4 RCF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N4 RCF, 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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N4 RCF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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