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PJ06 OVG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,551 mi
Last recorded197,551 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 OVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 197,551 miles

mil lamp illuminated (1/7/2008)

Pass 6 Jan 2025 193,352 miles

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Dec 2024 193,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking under bonnet abs pump leaking brake fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2023 188,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2022 182,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2021 179,273 miles

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

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

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

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Dec 2021 179,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sidelamp not working

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

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

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

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2020 173,245 miles

Offside Rear lens cracked

e/m light illuminated

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear lens cracked

e/m light illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2019 168,697 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 168,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 138,313 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,303 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 125,864 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,666 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,355 miles

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 102,355 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,862 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 96,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,431 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 80,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,352 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2009 66,101 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge slightly

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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PJ06 OVG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ06 OVG, 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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PJ06 OVG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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