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MT06 FEJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,693 mi
Last recorded246,693 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 FEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 246,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 237,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

srs light inop

Fail 26 Apr 2016 237,099 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 229,385 miles

bonnet release lever under bonnet stiff in operation

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear orange indicator bulbs faded slightly

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

n/s/r stop/tail bulb dim

o/s side repeater in door mirror deteriorated

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v boot

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring items

rear shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure/missing

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 29 Jul 2015 229,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release lever under bonnet stiff in operation

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear orange indicator bulbs faded slightly

n/s/f brake hose slightly perished

n/s/r stop/tail bulb dim

o/s side repeater in door mirror deteriorated

pin hole in n/s/f outer c/v boot

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring items

rear shock absorber plastic shrouds insecure/missing

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Jun 2014 213,264 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 213,264 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 194,600 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 178,035 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jun 2012 178,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jun 2011 161,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 161,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 141,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,977 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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MT06 FEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MT06 FEJ, 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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MT06 FEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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