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LJ06 SDY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,773 mi
Last recorded90,773 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,773 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 90,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 77,345 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front inner wing to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 61,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 60,320 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 60,317 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,460 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,235 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light On mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,027 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,836 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,474 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,196 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,863 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 34,167 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,670 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,162 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,333 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 SDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SDY, 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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What year was LJ06 SDY registered?

LJ06 SDY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ06 SDY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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