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WU06 PUH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,133 mi
Last recorded166,133 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 PUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 166,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 156,637 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake backing plates rotten

offside rear position lamp partially not working but not more than 50%

Fail 3 Sep 2018 156,570 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake backing plates rotten

offside rear position lamp partially not working but not more than 50%

Pass 24 Aug 2017 146,952 miles

Offside rear tyre cut on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 146,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre cut on inner tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 128,007 miles

eml light on

rear brake discs worn

wipers smeary

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,016 miles

Both front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 109,944 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 109,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2012 100,377 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc slightly worn & pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2011 93,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2010 81,646 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 81,646 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 74,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU06 PUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU06 PUH, 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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What year was WU06 PUH registered?

WU06 PUH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is WU06 PUH safe to buy?

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