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SO06 XAF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,761 mi
Last recorded107,761 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 XAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,761 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 105,839 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

timing belt due soon

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2020 105,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

timing belt due soon

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,114 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 94,114 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear atrear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,681 miles

exhaust centre clamp is corroded/broken

offside rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 81,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust centre clamp is corroded/broken

offside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,726 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 76,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall is cracking

centre exhaust clamp is broken

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,987 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,976 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nsr brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,102 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 67,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

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

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

offside front brake pads wearing faster than nearside front brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2012 63,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front brake pads wearing faster than nearside front brake pads

Pass 3 Aug 2011 55,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,784 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,303 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 XAF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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