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SH06 DHN

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

316,503 mi
Last recorded316,503 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 DHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 316,503 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2021 316,501 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2020 315,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2020 315,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 293,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 285,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 285,092 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 266,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 266,971 miles

Braking system leaking Offside rear caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear parking brake efficiency below average.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 246,923 miles

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

Nearside rear shock asbsorber has a reduced damping effect

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 222,233 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 222,233 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 198,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 175,688 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 175,688 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 153,216 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 153,216 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 104,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 84,958 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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SH06 DHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH06 DHN, 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 SH06 DHN registered?

SH06 DHN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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