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SL06 GWZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,386 mi
Last recorded99,386 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 GWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,386 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2025 99,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 89,542 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,577 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2022 78,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,499 miles

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

shields limiting inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2021 71,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,314 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2019 54,115 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2019 54,115 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,683 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,321 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,715 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,960 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,967 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,792 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,934 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 19,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 GWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GWZ, 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 SL06 GWZ registered?

SL06 GWZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2006.

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