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SB06 UMJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,078 mi
Last recorded171,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 171,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 143,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 143,310 miles

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,152 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 86,377 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 86,352 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Read discs badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 235,194 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 235,194 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 221,095 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 221,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 194,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 187,952 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 163,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 125,686 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 UMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SB06 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

SB06 UMJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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