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SL06 BFE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 BFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,545 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 89,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,141 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 87,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 81,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,770 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 78,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,933 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 74,933 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,509 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,185 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,672 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,604 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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SL06 BFE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL06 BFE, 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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SL06 BFE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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