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VO06 WXU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

195,619 mi
Last recorded195,619 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 WXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 195,619 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 195,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arms have movement in inner joints. n/s& o/s (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 195,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 185,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 185,186 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 171,591 miles

Oil leak ()

power steering warning symbol active

Fail 15 Jan 2018 171,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

power steering warning symbol active

Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,763 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 160,110 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,385 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 141,657 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 141,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 132,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has vibration

Pass 19 Jan 2015 117,532 miles

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

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

rear shocker shroud loose on shocker

Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,129 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,072 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,211 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 100,905 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,333 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,141 miles

rear tyres feathered-close to limit

Fail 26 Mar 2009 22,926 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,926 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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VO06 WXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VO06 WXU, 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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VO06 WXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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