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RE06 ZXU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,758 mi
Last recorded118,758 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ZXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,758 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 118,758 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 116,593 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 113,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 113,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 110,333 miles

NSF ROLL BAR LINK TOP BOOT SPLIT

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF TOP BOOT (2.4.G.2)

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING INSPECTION

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES (LOW EFFORT OS)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF TOP BOOT (2.4.G.2)

COVERS FITTED UNDERSIDE RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Headlamp aim too high OS (1.8)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES (LOW EFFORT OS)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge .

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,930 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge .

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 86,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

osr brake binding very slightly

rear disc pads worn low

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,216 miles

front brake discs worn

osr brake binding very slightly

rear disc pads worn low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 80,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlamp aim on lowest limit

n/s/f wiperblade(poor clearing of screen)

Pass 27 May 2011 73,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

ns head light aim low

slight run out on osf brake

Fail 27 May 2011 73,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

ns head light aim low

slight run out on osf brake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 61,003 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,003 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 ZXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RE06 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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