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ST06 WHZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,746 mi
Last recorded169,746 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 WHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 169,746 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,186 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 155,186 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 140,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 139,697 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2017 124,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2017 124,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 108,567 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust centre pipe mounting broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 90,732 miles

Both front tyre's badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,732 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyre's badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,044 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,940 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,940 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,984 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,625 miles

no fog lamp fitted at n/s rear

rear seat belts do not retract wthout assistance due to dog gaurd

wash wipe works with bonnet open (should not)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

no fog lamp fitted at n/s rear

rear seat belts do not retract wthout assistance due to dog gaurd

wash wipe works with bonnet open (should not)

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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ST06 WHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST06 WHZ, 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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ST06 WHZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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