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PE06 LFJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,133 mi
Last recorded124,133 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 LFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 124,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,088 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 119,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 113,713 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 113,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 109,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 109,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 96,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 85,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,053 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes in both wishbones showing slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective switch bracket fractured on wishbone (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes in both wishbones showing slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,984 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,968 miles

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2015 651,320 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer c.v. boot deteriorated

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,964 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer c.v. boot deteriorated

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,166 miles

Fluctuation on front brakes

Front brake discs pitted on inner face

Imbalance on front brakes

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,599 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,065 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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PE06 LFJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PE06 LFJ, 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 PE06 LFJ registered?

PE06 LFJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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