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OY06 WBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,560 mi
Last recorded134,560 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 WBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2024 134,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's plate limit = 1.0m/1. Average reading = 1.17m/1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional tyre (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 125,946 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 125,780 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 117,133 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 117,130 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,872 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 108,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,732 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Oil cooler hanging down. advise to have re-secured

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,495 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,561 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 25,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,442 miles

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

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 WBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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