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ST06 EBC

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,477 mi
Last recorded185,477 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 185,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded but outwith prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2020 174,152 miles

both sills are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 165,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

both rear shockabsorber dust shrouds missing

Fail 28 Aug 2019 165,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded / detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shockabsorber dust shrouds missing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 156,134 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle shroud missing

Pass 13 Sep 2017 144,315 miles

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

plastic cover missing from offside front seat belt catch but not affecting operation

Fail 1 Sep 2017 144,013 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

plastic cover missing from offside front seat belt catch but not affecting operation

Pass 6 Sep 2016 134,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands

both front tyres wearing heavily on both edges 195/65/15

Fail 1 Sep 2016 134,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bands

both front tyres wearing heavily on both edges 195/65/15

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,260 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,302 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 92,519 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,278 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,346 miles

Front pads close to wear limit indicator

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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ST06 EBC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ST06 EBC, 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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ST06 EBC is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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