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SJ06 OJY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,841 mi
Last recorded118,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 OJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,841 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 118,712 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,377 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 114,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 106,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,549 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,510 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,509 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 77,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,554 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,269 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 OJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

SJ06 OJY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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