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WU06 XCE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,975 mi
Last recorded177,975 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 XCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 177,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 177,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 May 2023 167,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 167,694 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 161,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 154,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 150,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 143,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking poss caliper (1.1.3 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 134,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,659 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2017 126,659 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,403 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

engine cover & undertrays hiding some comonents

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,114 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 87,114 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,782 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,937 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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WU06 XCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU06 XCE, 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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WU06 XCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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