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LJ06 SBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,254 mi
Last recorded181,254 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 181,254 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 181,253 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 168,482 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 168,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 159,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 159,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 147,705 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 147,705 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,218 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 132,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber rubber assistors deteriorated

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge just outside centre three quarters

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sump covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,668 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and uneven

offside front tyre near wear limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,668 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge and uneven

offside front tyre near wear limit

offside rear shock absorber weeping

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 56,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,717 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 44,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,694 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)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 33,697 miles

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

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)

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 SBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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