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SO06 EOL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,816 mi
Last recorded218,816 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 EOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 218,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 218,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,622 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 190,078 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 190,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 183,260 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 163,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 157,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front in side car bonnet catch arm missing

Offside Front tyre low on inner / tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under trays

front brake hose have corrosion on ferrules and slight cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2018 157,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front in side car bonnet catch arm missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side of tyre low tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers / under trays

front brake hose have corrosion on ferrules and slight cracks

o/s/r brake pads very low

rear brake disc have heavy corrosion inner side

Pass 6 Jul 2017 148,784 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Front slight play in bearing

Offside Rear link bar has play small amount

brake pads ok brake disc have slight wear/ front

engine cover / under trays

front head lights have stickers and pattern / aim ok

rear brake pipes have corrosion

rear tyres worn on inner side

small cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,650 miles

Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top & lower dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play no noise when turning because of rear diff (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine covers /under trays fitted

head lights have stickers on them /still pass test o/s & n/s

Pass 7 Jul 2015 119,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 98,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights beam image defectors fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,870 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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SO06 EOL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO06 EOL, 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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SO06 EOL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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