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EJ06 URX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,809 mi
Last recorded191,809 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 URX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 191,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 187,753 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 187,750 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 184,930 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 169,871 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 169,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 154,103 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 142,731 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,131 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 114,494 miles

Airbag light on.

Front wishbone consol bushes os and ns splitting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,494 miles

Airbag light on.

Front wishbone consol bushes os and ns splitting.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,223 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,223 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Oct 2009 89,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 89,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 37,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 25,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2007 25,340 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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EJ06 URX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 EJ06 URX, 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 EJ06 URX registered?

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

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