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EU06 LGW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

288,028 mi
Last recorded288,028 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 LGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 288,028 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and slight play . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded /various underbody corrosion

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front corroded . (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front central tread and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 276,990 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front under tray partially insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe corroded /various underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2024 264,997 miles

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter pin holed starting to seeping grease.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and boshtside rear chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 264,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer c.v gaiter pin holed starting to seeping grease.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and boshtside rear chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 158,376 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 142,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 134,570 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing

Rear o/s & n/s brake back plate corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 134,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor leaking grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover missing

Rear o/s & n/s brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 127,327 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 127,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,172 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 120,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,173 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 102,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 82,024 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Due to lip on disc's (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,792 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 65,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,129 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,952 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 41,951 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,085 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 LGW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EU06 LGW, 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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EU06 LGW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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