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EK06 UNZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,127 mi
Last recorded114,127 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 UNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 114,127 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 114,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sills corroded at front

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,774 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres starting to crack in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,703 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 102,245 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have light cracking to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,958 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,764 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 97,764 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 96,600 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 96,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump is active (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 93,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2017 93,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,144 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,075 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 67,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,061 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,015 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 UNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EK06 UNZ, 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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EK06 UNZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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