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WJ06 XLV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

266,413 mi
Last recorded266,413 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 XLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 266,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise on rotation

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded & holed

engine management light illuminated

reverse lights inoperative

spare wheel fitted to offside rear but tyre size correct

Fail 10 Mar 2021 266,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear slight noise on rotation

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroded & holed

engine management light illuminated

reverse lights inoperative

spare wheel fitted to offside rear but tyre size correct

Pass 20 Feb 2020 246,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear space saver wheel fitted but correct tyre size

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 19 Feb 2020 246,953 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear space saver wheel fitted but correct tyre size

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2019 227,223 miles

Front number plate damaged & deteriorated

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))

Offside Rear space saver wheel fitted

air bag warning light illuminated

both reverse lights inoperative

brake warning light illuminated

engine manangement light illuminated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 227,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure tailgate wont latch (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front number plate damaged & deteriorated

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))

Offside Rear space saver wheel fitted wrong tyre size

air bag warning light illuminated

both reverse lights inoperative

brake warning light illuminated

engine manangement light illuminated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 210,221 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 210,212 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 202,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 199,208 miles

Nearside Front brake backplates in poor condition

Offside Front brake back plate in poor condition

eml light on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 199,208 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake backplates in poor condition

Offside Front brake back plate in poor condition

eml light on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 192,142 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 192,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 170,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 170,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 151,376 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 151,376 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

1x bulb not working in n/s tail lamp

Both front brake back plates corroded

Engine management light on

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 127,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,106 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,584 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 91,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 XLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XLV, 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 XLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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