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OV06 HJE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,226 mi
Last recorded58,226 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 HJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 53,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 50,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 46,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,072 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 36,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 34,517 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 31,328 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,884 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 24,299 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 20,935 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 17,259 miles

offside rear tyre casing perished

nearside rear tyre casing perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,521 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,314 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and are cracked/perished

offside front tyre cracked/perished and has slight deformation in outer sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,414 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 10,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,034 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 7,881 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,077 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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OV06 HJE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV06 HJE, 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 OV06 HJE registered?

OV06 HJE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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