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OE06 UEJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 UEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,764 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 111,250 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure mid sleeve clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 104,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy worn and rear/centre jointing clamp very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocker covers have come away from bump stops

high level brake lamp inop

rev gauge faulty

Fail 22 Jul 2018 104,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint boot torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy worn and rear/centre jointing clamp very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner egde

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear shocker covers have come away from bump stops

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner sidewall and bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

high level brake lamp inop

rev gauge faulty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 95,077 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Oil leak engine ()

eml on

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust clamp corroded

Oil leak engine ()

eml on

Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,564 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,432 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,248 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 54,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,742 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 29,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OE06 UEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OE06 UEJ, 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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OE06 UEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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