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RKZ 7283

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,432 mi
Last recorded178,432 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 7283
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 178,432 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft has play between CV Joint and Shaft

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

under-body guards restricting view

Fail 3 Mar 2016 178,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Driveshaft has play between CV Joint and Shaft

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

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,911 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,644 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

offside front brake disc backing plate corroded and deterioated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,644 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front brake disc backing plate corroded and deterioated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,459 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,348 miles

n/s/r brake calliper leaver arm not returning to stoppoint - but not affecting brake preformance/operation

Pass 30 Oct 2009 23,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 23,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RKZ 7283 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RKZ 7283, 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 RKZ 7283 registered?

RKZ 7283 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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