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RV06 FBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,052 mi
Last recorded234,052 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 FBO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 234,052 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 222,497 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 222,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link / D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drol link/ D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 212,839 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

heat shield loose...under trays fitted..

Pass 26 Mar 2021 203,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 203,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 194,928 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 194,926 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 183,455 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 183,026 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 174,001 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 173,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 163,310 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

head lamp wash inop

Fail 14 Mar 2017 162,991 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

head lamp wash inop

Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,701 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 149,701 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 138,799 miles

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

n/s head lamp washer inop[ not zennon type]ok at test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,223 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 98,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,603 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 Mar 2011 84,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 73,080 miles

205/55/16 TYRES FITTED

sat nav holder in windscreen zone A has been removed and placed on N/S/F SEAT.

tyres unevenly worn to inner edges treads down to 1.6mm.... N/S/F....AND BOTH REAR

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,740 miles

airbag light on

osf tyre on limit across full width of tread

unable to check rear seat belts due to seat folded

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 FBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV06 FBO, 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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RV06 FBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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