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WL06 PCU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,060 mi
Last recorded147,060 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 PCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,653 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and badly worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and badly worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay orange clip broken had to use other means to hold bonnet up

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 128,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.6 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% offside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% offside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% out (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,569 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 110,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 103,176 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nail in offside rear tyre and tyre worn on both edges (205/55x16)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 93,357 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,776 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 55,190 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 55,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 43,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,140 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WL06 PCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WL06 PCU, 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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WL06 PCU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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