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OY06 VRX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,828 mi
Last recorded137,828 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 137,828 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 137,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 136,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 136,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 121,220 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust slightly noisy than normal

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 121,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust slightly noisy than normal

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 118,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface

Rear surface corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,346 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface

Rear surface corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front cv boot seeping around clip

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 115,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front cv boot seeping around clip

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,017 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,015 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight runout

Pass 2 May 2013 83,180 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 76,243 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2009 44,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VRX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VRX, 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 OY06 VRX registered?

OY06 VRX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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