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T18 OAL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 OAL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine management light is on!

Fail 18 Dec 2018 147,066 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/leaking grease! (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable incorrectly fitted! (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine management light is on!

Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,972 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split & leaking! (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber SURROUND/OUTER COVER is loose & detached!

Fail 19 Dec 2017 139,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded bulb! (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly split & leaking! (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded bulb! (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear shock absorber SURROUND/OUTER COVER is loose & detached!

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear have cracks in it

Pass 1 Dec 2015 119,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 97,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,613 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,659 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,784 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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T18 OAL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T18 OAL, 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 T18 OAL registered?

T18 OAL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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