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FG06 EFN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,430 mi
Last recorded155,430 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 EFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 155,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 155,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 146,619 miles

front brake discs have ear and corrosion

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

oil level low

rear brake discs have wear and corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2017 146,619 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs have ear and corrosion

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

oil level low

rear brake discs have wear and corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2016 138,793 miles

nearside front shocker has slight misting of oil

nearsie front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

offside and nearside front tyres have slight cracking to tread area

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,847 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front screen has damage

offside and nearside front lower rear wishbone bushes have slight deterioration/ splitting

Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,346 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 123,343 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 113,606 miles

Multiple small cracks in screen

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Multiple small cracks in screen

Offside lower arm mounting rear bush split

Pass 21 May 2012 100,513 miles

Bonnet release handle refitted on test.

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 21 May 2012 100,513 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet release handle refitted on test.

Both front lower arm rear mountings started to split.

Rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,825 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush splitting

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

slight play in n/s/f lower suspensionarm front bush

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,598 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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FG06 EFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG06 EFN, 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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FG06 EFN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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