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PJ06 XTD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

183,767 mi
Last recorded183,767 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 183,767 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 183,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 158,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 156,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 149,021 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,373 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, amber coating worn off bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2021 142,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached 1 of the 3 ball joint to control arm bolts snapped/missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, amber coating worn off bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear shock absorber sleeve missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 203,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 111,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,340 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,689 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,147 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 85,516 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,761 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,114 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 63,674 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,867 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 56,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/F Inner CV Boot Split

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,352 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 XTD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XTD, 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 PJ06 XTD registered?

PJ06 XTD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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