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OY06 VZJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

196,891 mi
Last recorded196,891 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 196,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 185,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 176,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 167,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 162,383 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning One bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 154,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 147,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 137,962 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,485 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 116,921 miles

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

centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,730 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 93,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 79,047 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 79,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

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

Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,712 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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OY06 VZJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OY06 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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