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SD06 HMX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 HMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 145,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 139,069 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 139,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 131,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,421 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 126,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 123,440 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 123,440 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,501 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

all brake pads look old

Pass 26 Apr 2018 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 104,704 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 104,704 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 92,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,265 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 80,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,919 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,919 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,095 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,666 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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SD06 HMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SD06 HMX, 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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SD06 HMX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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