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PK06 YOV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,790 mi
Last recorded146,790 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 YOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing plus offside front, plus nearside rear, plus offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 146,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened plus rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing plus offside front, plus nearside rear, plus offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2014

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 117,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,121 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,121 miles

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

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

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)

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

cracks in tread and sidewalls of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2011 87,277 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 87,277 miles

Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,722 miles

n/s/r sidelight is dull

Fail 3 Apr 2010 72,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

pin hope in o/s/f c.v gaiter

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,077 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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PK06 YOV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PK06 YOV, 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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PK06 YOV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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