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OV06 HTU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,560 mi
Last recorded169,560 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HTU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 169,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 161,779 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 161,779 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 151,603 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very low (4.1.E.1)

handbrake high

Fail 18 Mar 2016 151,603 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all four tyres (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very low (4.1.E.1)

handbrake high

Fail 17 Mar 2015 143,093 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 143,093 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 133,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 102,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 102,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play on inner end of nearside steering track rod

Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting close to limit

inner surfaces of both front brake discs getting rusty

offside front brake gripping slightly

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres getting close to limit

inner surfaces of both front brake discs getting rusty

offside front brake gripping slightly

slight damage to windscreen outside swept area

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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OV06 HTU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OV06 HTU, 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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What year was OV06 HTU registered?

OV06 HTU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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