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SJ06 XEH

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,166 mi
Last recorded172,166 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 XEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 172,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 172,132 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 159,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 159,359 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 144,760 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 128,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 98,404 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 98,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,919 miles

Bonnet lever sticking

Front brake discs lipped and corroded inside

Fail 3 Mar 2017 69,919 miles

Direction indicator not working NSF mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Bonnet lever sticking

Front brake discs lipped and corroded inside

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r shocker dust sheild insecure and may cause rattle

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,902 miles

n/s/r shocker dust sheild insecure and may cause rattle

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,280 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,992 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,329 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,292 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 XEH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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