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NU06 XMS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,041 mi
Last recorded192,041 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XMS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 192,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all plastic coated brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise remove wheel for further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all brake steering suspension and under body of this car are corroded

both door sills are corroded

plastic covers prevents full inspection of various components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 177,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear shockers weak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 158,787 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML displayed on dash

Oil cap missing

Oil leak ()

Service symbol displayed on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2016 141,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 122,675 miles

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

tyres worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,676 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,567 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 93,567 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,570 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,809 miles

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

Front 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 XMS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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