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EU06 LBZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 LBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 77,853 miles

Vehicle appears to have LED headlamp bulbs, but unable to confirm without removing covers

Fail 26 Feb 2025 77,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle appears to have LED headlamp bulbs, but unable to confirm without removing covers

Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,420 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 55,544 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,110 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 53,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,643 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 50,643 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 44,609 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 41,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,779 miles

Air bag light on all the time.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,885 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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EU06 LBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU06 LBZ, 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 EU06 LBZ registered?

EU06 LBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is EU06 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU06 LBZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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