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OY06 VZM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 VZM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 110,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,090 miles

Both front brake disc splash shields corroded

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge, cords not visible at present (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner edge , but cords not visible at present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 101,837 miles

Both front brake splash shields corroding

LH headlight washer cover missing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 101,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

LH headlight washer cover missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,710 miles

Engine oil level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,967 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 88,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + brake binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Central Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated free off bonnet safety catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,921 miles

Both rear flasher lamp bulbs fading in colour

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ? ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,901 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear flasher lamp bulbs fading in colour

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak Gearbox ? ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,006 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Lamp lens damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2014 60,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,653 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,653 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,664 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 24,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,148 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 VZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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