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EJ06 USP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

229,634 mi
Last recorded229,634 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 229,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 217,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 207,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 207,830 miles

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 WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 193,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 182,386 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 31 May 2013 166,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 166,587 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 150,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 128,945 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 115,810 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 89,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 89,368 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 USP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ06 USP, 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 USP registered?

EJ06 USP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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The MOT history for EJ06 USP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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