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SM06 WBZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,175 mi
Last recorded95,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 WBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 95,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor and chassis corroded o/s and n/s rear

Rear sub frame corroded,oil leak

front shocks corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear outer sill damaged

plastic under trays fitted,exhaust welded and repaired center and rear

Fail 28 Apr 2022 95,175 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear boot floor and chassis corroded o/s and n/s rear

Rear sub frame corroded,oil leak

front shocks corroded o/s and n/s

o/s and n/s rear outer sill damaged

plastic under trays fitted,exhaust welded and repaired center and rear

Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,164 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded,rear springs corroded

n/s/sill damaged

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,629 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,332 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and parking brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear all suspension components are corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 72,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2019 72,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2018 67,800 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 60,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 55,291 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 53,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system starting to get in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 47,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,158 miles

slight wear in rear brake discs

Fail 30 May 2013 39,158 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads wearing slightly low

nearside rear brake caliper pivot not fully releasing

slight wear in front brake discs

slight wear in rear brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 28,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 23,263 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,349 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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SM06 WBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WBZ, 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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SM06 WBZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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