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SB06 LNF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 LNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 83,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 83,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,070 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 76,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 76,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,399 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,397 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak source unknown//steering susp slight

Fail 9 Aug 2014 74,397 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak source unknown//steering susp slight

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 237,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2011 219,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 219,188 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 187,633 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 187,588 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 184,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 146,048 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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SB06 LNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB06 LNF, 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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SB06 LNF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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