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SH06 RXS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

310,097 mi
Last recorded310,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 RXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 310,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 310,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 309,024 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front lower ball joints slight play

offside mirror glass slight tint

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 26 Jul 2019 309,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside and nearside front lower ball joints slight play

offside mirror glass slight tint

offside rear tyre slight side wall damage

Pass 13 Jun 2018 304,937 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 304,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 301,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 294,302 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 294,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 283,667 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 264,243 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 241,869 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 197,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 197,760 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 155,391 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 155,391 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 114,842 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 109,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil level on min

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,533 miles

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 5 May 2009 85,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

n/s rear handbrake lever not fully returning

one led on upper stop light not working

Fail 5 May 2009 85,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

n/s rear handbrake lever not fully returning

one led on upper stop light not working

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 RXS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

SH06 RXS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2006.

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