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RV06 TPY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,819 mi
Last recorded130,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 TPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,819 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 124,888 miles

Nearside Front Drop link dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Drop link dust cover deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 124,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,135 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 112,135 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,852 miles

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

winter tyres fitted to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 87,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,164 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front of sill damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front of sill damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,944 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 TPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 RV06 TPY, 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 TPY registered?

RV06 TPY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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