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NU06 MLN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 MLN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 148,486 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working led lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush, rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 148,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working led lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush, rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 137,003 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear rear handbrake lagging behind nearside rear when operated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside metal piping-rear exposed ends-advise renewal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 137,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass inner edge bulge/uneven wear/lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre carcass inner edge bulged/uneven wear/lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear rear handbrake lagging behind nearside rear when operated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside metal piping-rear exposed ends-advise renewal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 131,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle brake piping coverings swelling-under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all piping. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 131,386 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central mounting area-hole (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle brake piping coverings swelling-under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all piping. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 26 Feb 2021 121,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central joint sleeve/corroded/leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/carcass cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/carcass cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 105,802 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,802 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight/under load (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oily casing possible negligible damping effect. (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oily casing possible negligible damping effect. (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 80,640 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 80,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault warning lamp on (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,618 miles

Both rear tyres slightly casolated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 80,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres slightly casolated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall of tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 77,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2014 77,539 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2013 72,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres becoming worn on the edges

Pass 18 Jun 2011 58,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,941 miles

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

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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NU06 MLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NU06 MLN, 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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NU06 MLN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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