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SH06 ZSZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,247 mi
Last recorded184,247 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 ZSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 184,247 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Fail 10 Dec 2012 184,247 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 9 Nov 2011 148,778 miles

front brake discs well worn close to limit

o/s headlamp poor image

rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 148,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs well worn close to limit

o/s headlamp poor image

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,131 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s headlamp has a poor image

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s headlamp has a poor image

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

o/s headlamp poor image

o/s/f tyre has 2-3mm of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jul 2010 88,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

o/s headlamp poor image

o/s/f tyre has 2-3mm of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,394 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,394 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZSZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZSZ, 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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SH06 ZSZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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