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RF06 NSJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,226 mi
Last recorded269,226 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 NSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 269,226 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fog lamp lens slightly defective. Both.

Front Lower Bumper grill slightly broken, no sharp edges.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Oil leak under engine bay.

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 240,454 miles

front and rear tyres low on edges

play inner steering arms

rear coils springs corroded lower areas

Pass 31 Jul 2018 240,291 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 217,217 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 184,536 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 147,310 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 147,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 101,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low

corrosion on all discs

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to get low (205/55r16)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2013 101,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to get low

corrosion on all discs

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape

o/s/r tyre starting to get low (205/55r16)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,389 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 69,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,158 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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RF06 NSJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF06 NSJ, 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 RF06 NSJ registered?

RF06 NSJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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