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SE06 BUO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

274,515 mi
Last recorded274,515 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 BUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 274,515 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 274,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 253,429 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 247,120 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 15 Oct 2018 242,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 238,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 229,283 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 14 Oct 2016 229,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 12 Sep 2015 221,722 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 221,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 218,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 218,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 211,120 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 169,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 146,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,536 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 122,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 119,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 119,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 15 Jun 2009 101,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 101,476 miles

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

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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SE06 BUO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SE06 BUO, 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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SE06 BUO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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