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RX06 ZVH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,503 mi
Last recorded152,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 ZVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2020 152,503 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 141,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 141,791 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front sill slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 128,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 128,366 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,043 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,043 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Top (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,028 miles

front discs corroded on surface

nsf outer sill soft but not holed

nsr tyre perished and cracking

osf outer sill soft but not holed

Fail 26 Feb 2016 96,023 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement park brake lever not returning to stop (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded on surface

nsf outer sill soft but not holed

nsr tyre perished and cracking

osf outer sill soft but not holed

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,072 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 85,423 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 85,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,824 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 75,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear handbrake not returning fully to stop when released

Fail 27 Apr 2011 60,171 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear handbrake not returning fully to stop when released

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,072 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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RX06 ZVH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RX06 ZVH, 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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RX06 ZVH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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