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RE06 WEA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 WEA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 157,543 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 157,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,917 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 155,917 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,422 miles

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

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

one exhaust clamp split and rusted

washers has a leak

Fail 21 Jul 2021 153,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 150,636 miles

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

Fuel Cap Seal Cracked

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 150,636 miles

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

Fuel Cap Seal Cracked

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 147,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 147,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 138,250 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 138,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 128,885 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Bumpstop deteriorated

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,037 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,802 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,845 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 24,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,994 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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RE06 WEA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE06 WEA, 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 RE06 WEA registered?

RE06 WEA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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