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OY06 XMW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,304 mi
Last recorded174,304 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 XMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 174,304 miles

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

Offside UNSIDE VERY OILY

UNDER SIDE VERY MUDDY

Pass 30 Mar 2017 181,730 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

TYRES REAR BOTH VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

UNSIDE OF CAR VERY MUDY

Fail 27 Mar 2017 161,725 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING

TYRES REAR BOTH VERY WORN ON INNER EDGES

UNSIDE OF CAR VERY MUDY

Pass 24 Mar 2016 146,509 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 146,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 132,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,940 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,987 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2011 64,643 miles

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

front number plate damage

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,214 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XMW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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