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PJ06 YRS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 YRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 152,034 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 152,023 miles

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Central locking system defective on all passenger doors. doors can only be opened from outside once manually unlocked from inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tailgate will not open, accessed boot area for inspection through passenger compartment.

Pass 16 May 2017 139,554 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one section top stop inop (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,250 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 May 2016 120,250 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 106,874 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 91,619 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2013 79,484 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges & close to wear bands

both rear tyres close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre outter side wall damaged not showing cords

Pass 22 May 2012 64,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 64,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 54,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 45,090 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,027 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 16 May 2009 33,210 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 32,760 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

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 YRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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