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PY06 HPA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,302 mi
Last recorded150,302 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 HPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 150,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 150,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake servo pipe pressure sensor has no electrical plug fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 117,695 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

brake servo pipe pressure sensor has no electrical plug fiited

Fail 12 Jul 2016 117,694 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Braking system leaking abs hydraulic pump (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,864 miles

Rear offside wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear offside wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 78,300 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 44,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,571 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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PY06 HPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY06 HPA, 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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PY06 HPA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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