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EN06 TZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,765 mi
Last recorded166,765 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 TZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 166,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear tyres bald on inner edges,cuts in treads

Fail 19 Aug 2024 166,765 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear tyres bald on inner edges,cuts in treads

Pass 15 Aug 2023 161,336 miles

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vacuum pump weak

Fail 14 Aug 2023 161,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear not reflective (0.1 (d))

o/s/f tyre low on tread

rear brake disc's corroding

rear brake pads low

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2022 154,289 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear clunking noise appears to be coming from rear caliper area when applying park brake but can be felt through the handbrake lever too.

Fail 20 Aug 2022 154,288 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear clunking noise appears to be coming from rear caliper area when applying park brake but can be felt through the handbrake lever too.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 147,912 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding under paint

n/s/r shock has light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front suspension wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2020 141,343 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding under paint

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shock has light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

one n/s tail lamp not working

play in both front suspension wishbone rear bushes

segments in high level brake light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2020 141,342 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear brake pipes corroding under paint

n/s/r brake binding

n/s/r shock has light misting of oil

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

one n/s tail lamp not working

play in both front suspension wishbone rear bushes

segments in high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2019 134,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 134,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 125,338 miles

brake pipes corroding under coating

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 18 Aug 2018 125,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes corroding under coating

o/s/f shock absorber damp with oil

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Aug 2017 116,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 103,271 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 103,269 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,393 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 95,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,524 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,065 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,931 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,903 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,077 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 TZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EN06 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

EN06 TZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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