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N16 HAM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,153 mi
Last recorded57,153 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 HAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 57,153 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 57,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 50,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 43,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 38,903 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 26,722 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 26,427 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 26,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2018 25,206 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 22,990 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,218 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre excessively cracked on sidewalls, tread and edges

offside rear tyre excessively cracked in tread, sidewalls and edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 14,147 miles

front wipers poor but clearing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 3,973 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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N16 HAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 N16 HAM, 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 N16 HAM registered?

N16 HAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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