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OY06 VRL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,835 mi
Last recorded147,835 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 147,835 miles

eml on dash

Fail 7 Feb 2017 147,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on dash(amber

eml on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2016 140,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 140,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 130,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 130,754 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 125,543 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 125,541 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 119,005 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 119,005 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 110,248 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 109,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,097 miles

offside rear drop linkage has slight play and slight oil leak from engine

rear shockers damp and rear tyres tread low

slight noise from rear wheels

slight oil leak from rack and nearside front tyre tread low

Fail 20 Mar 2010 87,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 87,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,678 miles

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

bolt stuck in air con rad

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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OY06 VRL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OY06 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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