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EK06 SKN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,542 mi
Last recorded86,542 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 SKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 86,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 45% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,432 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 501,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,954 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 28,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,795 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 12,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 11,646 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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EK06 SKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK06 SKN, 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

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What year was EK06 SKN registered?

EK06 SKN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is EK06 SKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK06 SKN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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