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W6 OWS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,602 mi
Last recorded78,602 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 OWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 78,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,491 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective osf (3.4 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 66,488 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,660 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT WAS FLICKERING, BUT REMAINED OUT DURING TEST

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,986 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,978 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak rear both (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front both front tyres on 3mm

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,999 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,123 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,676 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,232 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,364 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 23,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,132 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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W6 OWS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W6 OWS, 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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W6 OWS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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