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SL06 LVD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,309 mi
Last recorded100,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 LVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 100,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,538 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside of car

offside front tyre starting to wear,nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,324 miles

All subfame bushes and suspension bushes have perished but no movement found.

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, all steering and suspension components.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,931 miles

all front and rear steering,suspension and brake components are corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,930 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension,steering and brakes corroded

noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,543 miles

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

Underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 78,543 miles

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

Underside and suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,192 miles

Corrosion on underbody and suspension

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in both front strut top upper attachments

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,281 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 77,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,531 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise handbrake travel.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,369 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 27 Oct 2017 75,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 32,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,301 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,419 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,419 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,201 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 23,201 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,173 miles

Footbrake travel needs attention.

Front tyres are feathering / appraoching wear limits.

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 LVD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

SL06 LVD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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