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SJ06 KXU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

187,181 mi
Last recorded187,181 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2018 187,181 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 179,592 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 179,591 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 159,773 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON DASH

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

OIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE

Pass 8 May 2015 144,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,047 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak at rear off engine

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 134,741 miles

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

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No taxi id sticker missing on o/s/r

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak at rear off engine

Taxi meter still to be checked

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 124,616 miles

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

Oil down rear off engine

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,462 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2013 108,795 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2013 108,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Taxi meter time 4mins slow & date wrong [1 day early]

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,004 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2012 90,420 miles

Centre stop light 3 bulbs inopp

O/S/R Brake disc pitted on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 8 May 2012 90,420 miles

Centre stop light 3 bulbs inopp

O/S/R Brake disc pitted on outer edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 81,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,108 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopperative]

O/S Floor damaged on underside [dented upwards]

Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,517 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopp]

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,517 miles

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end

Centre stop light [1 bulb inopp]

Rear wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 11 May 2010 50,099 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 50,096 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,491 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,348 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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