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SM06 EYO

2006 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,101 mi
Last recorded234,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 234,101 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 219,887 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 219,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Taxi plates removed.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 205,470 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 205,463 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

taxi meter 5 mins slow

Pass 25 Oct 2011 190,604 miles

No plate lights dull

Rear window washers inopperative

Pass 26 Apr 2011 175,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Spare tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 158,644 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Fail 22 Apr 2010 59,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,436 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,985 miles

slight leaking of oil at two front shockabsorbers

slight wear on nearside front lower wish arm bush [ bush at rear of arm ]

Pass 21 Apr 2009 107,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 91,578 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,917 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,314 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 EYO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM06 EYO, 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 SM06 EYO registered?

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

Is SM06 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 EYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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