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N12 SDL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,230 mi
Last recorded51,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 SDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 51,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 48,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,613 miles

Offside Outer Slight surface corrosion on sill

Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,319 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,148 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 40,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,286 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 39,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 37,144 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2018 34,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 33,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 32,324 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 30,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 25,569 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,591 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,413 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 13,653 miles

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have small cracks,no cords showing.

Fail 8 Jul 2009 13,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres have small cracks,no cords showing.

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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N12 SDL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N12 SDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N12 SDL registered?

N12 SDL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is N12 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 SDL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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