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SJ06 KWZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,000 mi
Last recorded156,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 KWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 156,000 miles

general corrosion under vehicle, both front cv joints slight leak, raer pads low on grip, near side front shock slightly misty.

Pass 18 May 2019 150,714 miles

front disc and pades warn

genral corrosion under vechile

Fail 18 May 2019 150,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front disc and pades warn

genral corrosion under vechile

Pass 26 May 2018 144,040 miles

very slight oil leak, near side and off side coil spring corroded, rear, front and rear discs pitted

Pass 18 May 2017 136,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 128,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 122,518 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 106,198 miles

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,405 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT INOP.

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 102,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON JACKED ON SILLS.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R REVERSE LIGHT INOP.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Feb 2012 96,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Feb 2012 96,394 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2011 87,419 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both sills damaged

engine management light staying on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,419 miles

both sills damaged

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Feb 2010 82,334 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 82,334 miles

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

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

rear offside tyre, edge wear

rear wiper torn

rear nearside accident damage at door

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

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,076 miles

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

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 KWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWZ, 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 KWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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