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EU06 SOE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,624 mi
Last recorded180,624 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 180,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 172,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 172,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 164,738 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 164,735 miles

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 156,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 147,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 147,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,933 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,979 miles

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear subframe/ rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 135,979 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear subframe/ rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 126,406 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edegs

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2019 126,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edegs

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2018 115,399 miles

rear suspension components rusty

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

age cracks in all four tyres

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,772 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,022 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 63,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,920 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,994 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades starting to streak

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 SOE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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