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SL06 UKU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,719 mi
Last recorded26,719 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 26,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 24,159 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 21,872 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 19,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 12,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,559 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,866 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 10,026 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 9,185 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 9,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 8,668 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,667 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 6,727 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,373 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 UKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL06 UKU registered?

SL06 UKU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is SL06 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL06 UKU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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