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SL06 WUX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 118,507 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion

underside heavily coated in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2024 115,592 miles

general corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2023 112,693 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2023 112,693 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2022 109,418 miles

General corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2022 109,418 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

General corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2021 107,353 miles

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

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

General corrosion(out with any prescribed area)

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 107,353 miles

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

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

General corrosion(out with any prescribed area)

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,011 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2018 98,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,931 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,554 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 94,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 90,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 87,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 87,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,655 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 WUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

SL06 WUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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