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OV06 TZK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,897 mi
Last recorded216,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 TZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 216,897 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 216,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 160,783 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 160,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,804 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 127,301 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine cover and undershield obscuring some testable items

offside rear brake backplate rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Nov 2014 118,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large chip to o/s front lower screen /not in swept area

n/s front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

n/s rear shock absorber dust shield insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,403 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,403 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 78,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,477 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,559 miles

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 TZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TZK, 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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OV06 TZK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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