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SL06 GWV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2026 80,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 72,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

noise on osf brake-req investigation

ns/os outer sills corroded

os handbrake sticking

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,657 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 30,070 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding under coating

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bushes perished

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

outer sills corroding

shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,531 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear shock absorbers corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 16 Mar 2018 28,680 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,558 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,547 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,121 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode under coating

Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,613 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding under coating

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,434 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode under coating

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,282 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet safety catch sticking

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brakes 21% imbalanced

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,628 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 11,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GWV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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