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EX06 OCJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

215,430 mi
Last recorded215,430 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 OCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 215,430 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 215,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2013 192,778 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 192,752 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 164,737 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 164,711 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 132,406 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 132,258 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 103,119 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,090 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 90,036 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,375 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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EX06 OCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EX06 OCJ, 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 EX06 OCJ registered?

EX06 OCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is EX06 OCJ safe to buy?

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