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WJ06 FHN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

191,681 mi
Last recorded191,681 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 FHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 191,681 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 173,415 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,235 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 159,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 149,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 139,421 miles

front and rear heat shields corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 125,800 miles

front discs lipped

nsf and nsr and osr caliper backing plates very badly corroded and holed

nsf and osf tyres have uneven wear

nsr and osr tyres tread slightly distorted

osf caliper backing plate corroded off and missing

rear discs very badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,800 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs lipped

nsf and nsr and osr caliper backing plates very badly corroded and holed

nsf and osf tyres have uneven wear

nsr and osr tyres tread slightly distorted

osf caliper backing plate corroded off and missing

rear discs very badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,721 miles

all brake back plates corroded away

Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,720 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

all brake back plates corroded away

Pass 10 Oct 2014 99,004 miles

Brake pad warning level wire broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 98,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Brake pad warning level wire broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil on min.

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,363 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,363 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,672 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,672 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,530 miles

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2010 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Safety covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,457 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 31,337 miles

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

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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WJ06 FHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WJ06 FHN, 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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WJ06 FHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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