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WF06 OBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,478 mi
Last recorded158,478 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 OBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 158,478 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 158,478 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 153,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 153,026 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE tyre worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 150,820 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 150,804 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,771 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly lumpy (cupping) on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 146,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine MIL stays on indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers airbag warning lamp stays on indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly lumpy (cupping) on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 140,886 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Lower mount

Nearside side repeater is dim

Fail 26 Apr 2019 140,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Lower mount

Nearside side repeater is dim

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,124 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,961 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 96,471 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 96,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,228 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,598 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,598 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,724 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 43,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,254 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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WF06 OBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 WF06 OBY, 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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WF06 OBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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