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SM06 EYA

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

230,865 mi
Last recorded230,865 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 EYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 230,865 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 230,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 220,469 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 220,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 212,066 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 212,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 189,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 189,954 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 167,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 167,180 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 149,430 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 127,872 miles

O/S/R tyre [sidewall] light cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,153 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 95,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 95,769 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,065 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight bind at O/S/R brake

Pass 30 Apr 2009 71,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 58,105 miles

Fuel cooler on underside damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,986 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 142 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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SM06 EYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM06 EYA, 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 SM06 EYA registered?

SM06 EYA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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