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SJ06 OKS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

419,646 mi
Last recorded419,646 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 419,646 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 395,307 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 395,297 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light doesn't illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 367,101 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 367,101 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 344,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 344,433 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 321,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 277,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 227,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 186,324 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 150,931 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 131,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 131,298 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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 OKS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc 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 OKS, 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 OKS registered?

SJ06 OKS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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