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SM06 UJU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

239,769 mi
Last recorded239,769 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 UJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2016 239,769 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 230,918 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 230,804 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 202,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 173,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012
Fail 29 Nov 2012 146,579 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 103,863 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 102,902 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 136,832 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,740 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU registered?

SM06 UJU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2006.

Is SM06 UJU safe to buy?

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