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OV06 UTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

186,646 mi
Last recorded186,646 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 UTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 186,646 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 171,881 miles

Both Registration plate lamp dim

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2023 149,809 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s outer sill to floor starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,966 miles

Front console bushes perished and starting to unbound

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension bushes perished

Fail 31 May 2022 124,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front console bushes perished and starting to unbound

O/S/F shock absorber damp

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Jun 2021 110,804 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,168 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,671 miles

Offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 May 2017 47,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 39,418 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some vehicle components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,936 miles

four tyres starting to crack on sides. ok for mot.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,705 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,306 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 UTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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