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EN06 SWU

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,389 mi
Last recorded181,389 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 SWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 181,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 172,268 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 29 May 2019 172,119 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 9 Jul 2015 147,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,974 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,411 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 111,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,286 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,736 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 21,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 18,381 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 18,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 16,461 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,111 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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EN06 SWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EN06 SWU, 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 EN06 SWU registered?

EN06 SWU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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