CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA06 XDF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,440 mi
Last recorded175,440 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 XDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 175,440 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside front brake pad wearing quicker than offside front STRONGLY ADVISE

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 153,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 1 May 2019 153,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 134,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,572 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 94,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,659 miles

All four tyres slightly wearing uneven

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres slightly wearing uneven

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,015 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 41,193 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,133 miles

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

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA06 XDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 EA06 XDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA06 XDF?

You can check the full history of EA06 XDF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA06 XDF registered?

EA06 XDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is EA06 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA06 XDF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA06 XDF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA06 XDF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.