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RV06 TPF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,850 mi
Last recorded193,850 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 TPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 193,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 187,729 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 12 Aug 2020 187,725 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 177,781 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 177,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes are worn with movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,853 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 166,838 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 158,750 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 158,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated deteriorated and damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror cluster (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 152,128 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 152,073 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,825 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front starting to perrish in center of tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2014 134,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 134,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 120,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 95,100 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)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,977 miles

front bonnet holder stick bottom support missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 65,494 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 TPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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