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SV06 PYO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 PYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 167,859 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2025 167,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2023 143,065 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,253 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 113,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 92,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 92,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 91,800 miles

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

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under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2021 91,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

ubcc

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2020 77,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,229 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,781 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,136 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,628 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 59,627 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,545 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,093 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,443 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,377 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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SV06 PYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SV06 PYO, 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 SV06 PYO registered?

SV06 PYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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