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SA06 URP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,723 mi
Last recorded166,723 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 URP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 166,723 miles

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

Offside Front antiroll bar link arm creaking but no play

Rear number plate bulbs deterioating

Fail 5 Jun 2019 166,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front antiroll bar link arm creaking but no play

Rear number plate bulbs deterioating

Pass 8 May 2018 153,304 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole - slight grease seapage (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 152,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole - slight grease seapage (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 137,654 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 122,148 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,798 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,487 miles

anti/skid light on

Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,487 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

anti/skid light on

Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 72,056 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,363 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 41,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,135 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,019 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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SA06 URP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SA06 URP, 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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SA06 URP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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