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SNZ 2183

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

264,796 mi
Last recorded264,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 2183
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 264,796 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 264,545 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 235,835 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 235,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 235,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 216,056 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 215,926 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 214,960 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 214,960 miles

both rear tyres wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 188,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,918 miles

nearside and offside front wishbone,rear bushes split.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 158,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front side lights dull.

both rear discs corrodid.

engine management light on.

nearside and offside front wishbone,rear bushes split.

slight bind offside rear wheel.

wear on both offside tyres.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,436 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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SNZ 2183 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 61.5%.

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 SNZ 2183, 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 SNZ 2183 registered?

SNZ 2183 is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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