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SY06 WLR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,111 mi
Last recorded198,111 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 WLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 198,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 198,111 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 19 May 2018 193,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 193,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 191,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake warning light stays on

Fail 29 May 2017 191,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake warning light stays on

Pass 26 May 2016 186,126 miles

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 26 May 2016 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre has large bulge on sidewall, various gouges on sidewall but has no cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 11 May 2015 179,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 171,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very near legal limit

engine management light on

Fail 31 May 2014 171,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very near legal limit

engine management light on

offside mirror lower panel missing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 143,052 miles

All tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside main beam bulb deteriorated and light output reduced.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 143,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

All tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside main beam bulb deteriorated and light output reduced.

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 127,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 127,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,491 miles

osr brake disc backing plate inbsecure / corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 97,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr brake disc backing plate inbsecure / corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 73,931 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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SY06 WLR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SY06 WLR, 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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SY06 WLR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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