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EJ06 DVM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 DVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,689 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 103,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,317 miles

Front Engine under tray fitted

O/s and N/s under floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,317 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Engine under tray fitted

O/s and N/s under floor covers fitted

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 77,334 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 77,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 70,053 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 70,053 miles

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

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 62,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,520 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,705 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,090 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,290 miles

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

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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EJ06 DVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ06 DVM, 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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EJ06 DVM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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