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SG06 EGC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,695 mi
Last recorded224,695 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 EGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 224,695 miles

N/S/F brake disc backplate rusting

N/S/R Brake disc backplate missing

O/S Brake disc backplate rusting away

O/S/F Brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 197,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 197,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 175,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 175,229 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 152,673 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 152,656 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 142,272 miles

hand brake lever sticking

offside front flasher light turning white

Pass 17 Feb 2011 128,412 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside front roll bar link rod ball end worn

two front and two rear flasher lights starting to turn white

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 111,158 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 93,159 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 93,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 56,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,013 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SG06 EGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG06 EGC, 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 SG06 EGC registered?

SG06 EGC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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