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PX06 RYW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

279,480 mi
Last recorded279,480 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 RYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 279,480 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 279,480 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 277,161 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 271,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 265,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 243,438 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 243,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 211,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 177,570 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,970 miles

o/s/f o/s/r indicators faded

plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,970 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant level on min

o/s/f o/s/r indicators faded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 100,206 miles

Both rear brake disc's worn/lipped.

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop detatched.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 100,206 miles

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

Both rear brake disc's worn/lipped.

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R shock absorber shroud/bump stop detatched.

O/S/F and N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slighly smeery.

N/S/R brake disc slightly worn and corroded.

N/S/R shock absorber bumpstop/shroud detatched.

N/S/R tyre BADLY 'Saw Toothed' on inner edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R brake disc slightly worn and corroded.

O/S/R tyre BADLY 'Saw Toothed' on inner edge.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 56,740 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,922 miles

both front tyres on 2mm tread

curb damage to alloy wheels

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 55,109 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 55,109 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RYW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

PX06 RYW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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