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SP06 XLW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

300,980 mi
Last recorded300,980 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 XLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 300,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 305,596 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 304,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 268,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 267,443 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 119,370 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 118,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,054 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,592 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,578 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 126,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 126,081 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,274 miles

nearside headlight not as bright as offside

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,778 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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SP06 XLW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SP06 XLW, 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 SP06 XLW registered?

SP06 XLW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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