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LJ06 BTW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,932 mi
Last recorded193,932 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 BTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 193,932 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 193,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 180,938 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 180,897 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 167,234 miles

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

Nearside Front remainder steering and suspension components not tested

Offside 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)

oil leak

serious oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 167,834 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts missing (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front remainder steering and suspension components not tested

Offside 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)

oil leak

serious oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 151,256 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 151,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,327 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 127,327 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 101,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 101,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,975 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,909 miles

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

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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LJ06 BTW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LJ06 BTW, 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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LJ06 BTW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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