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SJ06 OJU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,701 mi
Last recorded155,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 OJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 155,701 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusted (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 155,701 miles

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,231 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 144,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,981 miles

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly and may cause bearing like road noise - advise replacement.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,981 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly and may cause bearing like road noise - advise replacement.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,561 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 57,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 50,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,173 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,029 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 OJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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