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PX06 RSU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 RSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 161,324 miles

cv boots starting to perish

offside rear hand brake outer casing deteriorating

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

slight oil leak

three segments inoperative in high level stop lamp

Fail 6 May 2011 161,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

cv boots starting to perish

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pad getting low

noise from fly wheel area

offside rear hand brake outer casing deteriorating

play in offside inner track rod

slight damage to offside door mirror glass

slight oil leak

three segments inoperative in high level stop lamp

Pass 6 May 2010 136,008 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 136,008 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 110,204 miles

rear suspension bump stops starting to split

rear tyres low on outside edge but pass MOT due to tyre design

slight engine oil leak

slight play in front suspension arms rear bushes

slight play in offside front inner track rod end

slight play offside front top strut mounting

Pass 7 May 2008 84,154 miles

Bulbs out in high level brake light

Front suspension arm rear bushes split

Nearside C/V joint worn

Slight noise from gearbox

Pass 7 May 2007 42,820 miles

front brake disc's will need replacing with next set of pads

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

offside rear tyre getting low

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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PX06 RSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PX06 RSU, 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 PX06 RSU registered?

PX06 RSU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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