CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM06 JJL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

161,736 mi
Last recorded161,736 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 JJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 161,736 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 161,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake caliper leaking at handbrake lever area (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 129,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,814 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 127,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 115,779 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 115,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,479 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 106,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 96,773 miles

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Fail 8 May 2012 96,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 87,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2011 87,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 78,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 7 May 2009 63,231 miles

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM06 JJL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJL, 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

How do I check the history of SM06 JJL?

You can check the full history of SM06 JJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM06 JJL registered?

SM06 JJL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is SM06 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 JJL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM06 JJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM06 JJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.