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SJ06 KWF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

317,047 mi
Last recorded317,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 KWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 317,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 317,003 miles

Emissions not tested high level of metered smoke and noise on engine when on high revs (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 300,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush rubber torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber cup adrift. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing or broken but sensor secure. (1.6 (c))

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2018 291,834 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 291,820 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 291,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 282,622 miles

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2017 277,588 miles

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Fail 14 Jun 2017 277,557 miles

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

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 14 Dec 2016 272,981 miles

UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2016 272,510 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 272,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 271,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 258,178 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 236,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 217,916 miles

DAMAGE SILLS TO FLOOR

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2013 201,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 184,257 miles

nearside rear brake caliper damp -suspect brake fluid

Pass 23 Apr 2013 178,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 166,953 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 166,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 151,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 135,623 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 119,357 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 108,730 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,730 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,701 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,836 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 67,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,735 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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SJ06 KWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 SJ06 KWF, 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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SJ06 KWF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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