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WV06 LTJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,332 mi
Last recorded190,332 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 LTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 190,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 165,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 154,257 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 154,199 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,906 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 130,234 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 130,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 122,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,084 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 112,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 100,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,761 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,060 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,042 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 25,388 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 25,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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WV06 LTJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV06 LTJ, 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 WV06 LTJ registered?

WV06 LTJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WV06 LTJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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