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EA06 XCT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

196,042 mi
Last recorded196,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 196,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 178,456 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 178,456 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 165,281 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 165,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 151,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 130,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 114,578 miles

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,691 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,120 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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EA06 XCT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EA06 XCT, 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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EA06 XCT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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