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WV06 UVU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,486 mi
Last recorded190,486 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 UVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 190,486 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R - O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Tyre worn Inner side

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under the vehicle fitted tray front side

Pass 17 Mar 2021 177,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 170,068 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 170,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Has been run flat at some point. Possible internal structural damage (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,175 miles

Nearside Lower Sill panel is rusty.

Fail 27 Mar 2019 160,175 miles

Nearside Lower Sill panel is rusty.

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 149,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle very dirty/wet, preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2017 139,660 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated and partially insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,658 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated and partially insecure

both front headlamp washers not working

Pass 8 Mar 2016 127,170 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 127,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm. Wearing very heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Wearing very heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

bump stops seriously detiorated

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres scrubing inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,728 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 86,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre is very badly worn on the inner edge.

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,006 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Spare tyre low on pressure

rear shock absorbers perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,434 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,691 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,613 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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WV06 UVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVU, 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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WV06 UVU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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