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SJ06 KYC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,869 mi
Last recorded164,869 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 164,869 miles

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

nearside handbrake reading low

play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 13 May 2013 164,572 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside handbrake reading low

play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 22 May 2012

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

Fail 22 May 2012 123,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,896 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 101,016 miles

front grill broken for taxi test ( sharp edges )

small crack in o/s/f of windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2011 101,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front grill broken for taxi test ( sharp edges )

small crack in o/s/f of windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2010 148,344 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 110,268 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 KYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KYC, 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 SJ06 KYC registered?

SJ06 KYC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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