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RE06 ZYM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

311,041 mi
Last recorded311,041 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ZYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 311,041 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 310,739 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 287,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 287,488 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 245,294 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 245,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 201,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 201,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 156,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 155,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,080 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 76,775 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,314 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 ZYM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 RE06 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

RE06 ZYM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is RE06 ZYM safe to buy?

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