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SK06 FTA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,021 mi
Last recorded148,021 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 FTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 148,021 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2014 129,757 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 105,277 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,522 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 85,517 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 67,871 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 67,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SK06 FTA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK06 FTA, 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 SK06 FTA registered?

SK06 FTA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is SK06 FTA safe to buy?

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