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SH06 ZHV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

292,521 mi
Last recorded292,521 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 292,521 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 292,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 289,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 258,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 230,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2016 230,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 206,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear+front (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 206,845 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear+front (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 189,435 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 173,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 151,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,979 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,608 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,639 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 ZHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

SH06 ZHV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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