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R60 MSG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,188 mi
Last recorded96,188 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 MSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 96,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 94,897 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,216 miles

sills dented and corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,773 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH FRONTS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Sill slightly corroded

Offside (Damage to sill)

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (BOTH REARS) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside (Damage to sill)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both rears) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,855 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside (Damage to sill)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both rears) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 89,841 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Lower Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L. light on.

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,183 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,874 miles

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

n/s handbrake not fully returning

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,480 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,604 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 48,117 miles

o/s front brake lazy

Pass 9 May 2012 40,399 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 33,093 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,570 miles

n/s handbrake not fully returning

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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R60 MSG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R60 MSG, 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 R60 MSG registered?

R60 MSG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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