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RV06 EYK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,415 mi
Last recorded69,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 EYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 69,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 69,414 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 66,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,221 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 63,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,121 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 60,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer top tread also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing top tread also 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 56,328 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 54,699 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 54,696 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced also damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 52,305 miles

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

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,734 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,120 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 23,889 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 15,178 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,912 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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RV06 EYK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV06 EYK, 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 RV06 EYK registered?

RV06 EYK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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