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PJ06 XCM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,174 mi
Last recorded131,174 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XCM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,174 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,230 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,530 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 122,530 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 116,438 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear temp repaire to light lens

Rear both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,059 miles

Off side rear light damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,453 miles

Chip in windscreen. not in swept area

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 Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Lens cluster damaged (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,227 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 93,227 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 85,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2014 85,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 63,986 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,285 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 52,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,512 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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PJ06 XCM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PJ06 XCM, 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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PJ06 XCM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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