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OE06 UEK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

225,459 mi
Last recorded225,459 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 UEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 225,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 225,386 miles

Nearside Front outer sill coroded

Offside Front outer sill coroded

Fail 12 Jun 2023 225,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front outer sill coroded

Offside Front outer sill coroded

Fail 31 May 2023 225,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill coroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill coroded

eml light on dashbard

Pass 16 Jun 2021 218,778 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are fading. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Strong smell of diesel coming from the engine compartment, no leak visible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 218,775 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning light staying on. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators are fading. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Strong smell of diesel coming from the engine compartment, no leak visible.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 208,086 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 207,976 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Air bag warning light staying on. (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 196,450 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators fading. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 170,082 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nail in tyre. ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 158,049 miles

Offside OS Headlight illumination dim

Fail 6 Jun 2017 157,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside OS Headlight illumination dim

Pass 14 Jun 2016 146,135 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 146,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 128,907 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 128,830 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 118,814 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 118,798 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 103,696 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,136 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,046 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,443 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,167 miles

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

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

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 UEK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UEK, 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 UEK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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