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R8 MXX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

180,460 mi
Last recorded180,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 180,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn & corroded inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 180,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn & corroded inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 179,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 178,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 178,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 173,687 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 173,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 167,959 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 162,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 162,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 152,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 152,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 143,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 143,366 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 136,353 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 136,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 128,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,746 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,746 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 102,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 77,595 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,199 miles

rear tyre treads 4.5mm and have slight cracks at tread base

Fail 22 May 2009 44,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 44,404 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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R8 MXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R8 MXX, 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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R8 MXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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