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RV06 UNF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 UNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 130,716 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 130,716 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 129,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,341 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 117,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 117,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 114,652 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 110,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,910 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,431 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator lens cracked but working ok

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,156 miles

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

front wiper blades smear screen

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,035 miles

nearside inner c.v joint gaitor leaking, but still preventing ingress of dirt etc

Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside inner c.v joint gaitor leaking, but still preventing ingress of dirt etc

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,711 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 58,711 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,298 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,541 miles

nearside headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 28,094 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 UNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

RV06 UNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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