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OX06 HVT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,336 mi
Last recorded156,336 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX06 HVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 156,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 141,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 141,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 112,809 miles

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin , n/s at legal limit , recommend replace A.S.A.P.

Brakes ; slight imbalance on front brakes

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Lighting ; headlamps dip image slightly odd , check bulb fitment

Suspension ; n/s/f shockabsorber has light misting of oil

Suspension ; n/s/r shockabsorber shroud is insecure

Tyres ; n/s/r tread low , cracking full circumference in tread , recommend replace A.S.A.P.

Tyres ; pressure monitoring system light on , standard valves fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 97,681 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 67,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,513 miles

handbrake lever stiff in operation

Fail 4 Aug 2009 44,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

handbrake lever stiff in operation

rear brake pads half worn

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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OX06 HVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OX06 HVT, 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 OX06 HVT registered?

OX06 HVT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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