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SO06 JEJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,623 mi
Last recorded180,623 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 180,623 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 180,600 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel securing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 173,110 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 173,094 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 162,405 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have repairs which cannot be assesed due to sealer and underseal

Fail 21 Sep 2022 162,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut not secure allowing relative movement which appears to have worn threads (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock nut insecure allowing relative movement which appears to have worn threads (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear n/s parking brake has very little effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills have repairs which cannot be assesed due to sealer and underseal

Pass 11 Oct 2021 153,508 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S AND O/S SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PARK BRAKE 16%

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,826 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 131,121 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 119,509 miles

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,207 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres inner edges scrubbed

Pass 13 May 2016 108,526 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 108,258 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 101,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

advise front wiper blades worn

advise rear suspension bushes starting to perish

engine under tray damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

advise front wiper blades worn

advise rear suspension bushes starting to perish

engine under tray damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,312 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,969 miles

both rear tyres has uneven wear

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,969 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has uneven wear

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,842 miles

lower engine cover insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,057 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 JEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SO06 JEJ, 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 JEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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