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SB06 OEM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,669 mi
Last recorded159,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB06 OEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 159,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,761 miles

engine noisey

Fail 29 Jun 2012 155,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noisey

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2011 141,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 120,218 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Jul 2010 120,218 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2009 88,366 miles

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

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

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 OEM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OEM, 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 SB06 OEM registered?

SB06 OEM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is SB06 OEM safe to buy?

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