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FJ06 OAB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,794 mi
Last recorded145,794 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 OAB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 145,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 on unions and ferulls. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated no play

adv surface corrosion on under body and components

Fail 11 Mar 2019 145,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 on unions and ferulls. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated no play

adv surface corrosion on under body and components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 137,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 137,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 125,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 115,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 106,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,970 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,970 miles

Damage to o/s/f wing and bumper

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 63,649 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,022 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,545 miles

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

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

nsf wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2010 42,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,693 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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FJ06 OAB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ06 OAB, 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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FJ06 OAB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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