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OY06 XMZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

279,734 mi
Last recorded279,734 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 279,734 miles

Oil leak ()

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jan 2017 279,734 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both front wishbones rear bushes perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 269,317 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 269,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 261,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 261,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 251,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 238,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 213,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 188,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 159,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 118,937 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 XMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMZ, 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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What year was OY06 XMZ registered?

OY06 XMZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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