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LJ06 SBZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

176,513 mi
Last recorded176,513 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 176,513 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2019 158,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2018 144,442 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 127,796 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade is not cleaning properly

Fail 5 Apr 2017 127,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade is not cleaning properly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,469 miles

Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,080 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 123,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,622 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 81,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 72,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,257 miles

N/S door mirror casing broken

Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S door mirror casing broken

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,421 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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LJ06 SBZ 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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