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OV06 PKZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 PKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 141,452 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 126,363 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,394 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 118,377 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,739 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 82,523 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 70,859 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 70,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 May 2011 56,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2011 56,952 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,794 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 36,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,458 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,950 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 29,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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OV06 PKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OV06 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

OV06 PKZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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