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EML on dashboard
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
bonnet stay clip broken
o/s/f tyre soft
oil and water low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one side not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay mounting clip broken
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay clip broken
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured very white (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are low and have got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
bonnet stay clip broken
bonnet stay clip broken
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended center stalk jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))
bonnet stay clip broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
bonnet stay clip broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
bonnet stay clip broken
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
recommend wheels off to check rear brake pads
o/s/f shock damp
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner wall has large split/tear (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
o/s/f shock damp
front tyres wearing on inner edge-bald
o/s/f shock damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edge-bald
o/s/f shock damp
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
1 bulb out in centre brake light
n/s/r bump stop split/broken
1 bulb out in centre brake light
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r bump stop split/broken
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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OY06 VGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 OY06 VGA, 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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OY06 VGA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2006.
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