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SD06 SNJ

2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

147,075 mi
Last recorded147,075 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI144,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 SNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic TDI
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 147,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2013 147,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

interior and exterior needs cleaning for taxi test

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 132,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 111,335 miles

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Fail 20 May 2013 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2013 98,728 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 98,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

reverse lights inop

Pass 22 Nov 2012 186,012 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 184,981 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 184,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 160,034 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 160,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 125,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 125,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,492 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 92,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic TDI?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 550 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
8,715
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
constant velocity joint gaiter split 32
Registration plate lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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SD06 SNJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 144,346 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 Classic TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD06 SNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD06 SNJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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