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SP06 XMF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,740 mi
Last recorded186,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 186,740 miles

advise n/s/f lower ball joint has very slight movement advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front lower wishbone rear bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edge and are near limit of 1.6mm advise to replace

advise o/s n/s outer sills corroded but not holed or excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2019 181,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 181,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 175,234 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 175,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 166,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 158,384 miles

advise slight leak from exhaust at middle section

advise slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar drop link ball joint advise to replace

Pass 3 Jun 2015 150,331 miles

advise rear brake pads look very low advise to replace

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,314 miles

exhaust centre outer skin corroded not excessive

nearside rear hand brake mechanism slightly stiff

nearside rear shock-absorber cover insecure & bump stop slightly worn

offside & nearside front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 24 Jun 2014 118,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre outer skin corroded not excessive

exhaust centre section securing clamps corroded

nearside front plastic inner wing insecure

nearside rear hand brake mechanism slightly stiff

nearside rear shock-absorber cover insecure & bump stop slightly worn

offside & nearside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,223 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,350 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,381 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake discs rusty around outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,144 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 22,144 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,108 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 XMF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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