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OY06 WBD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,873 mi
Last recorded181,873 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 WBD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 181,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2026 181,873 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 177,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components generally corroded as is underbody

Fail 8 Oct 2025 177,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 173,302 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

fuel cap seal cracking.

general corrosion.

Fail 19 Sep 2024 173,266 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

fuel cap seal cracking.

general corrosion.

Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 156,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 154,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 154,122 miles

Emission control equipment obviously modified Rear exhaust box missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Stating to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Unable to check condition of tyre valve as to short

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2021 149,872 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 138,536 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 138,534 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 119,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 100,786 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 100,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working fluid added (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 81,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (both) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,264 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 16,243 miles

N/S/F headlamp locking nut missing....

Pass 27 May 2010 8,127 miles

Plastic locking nut missing and n/s headlamp wob bles slightly

Fail 27 May 2010 8,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic locking nut missing and n/s headlamp wob bles slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2009 866 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 WBD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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