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SV06 PWL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 PWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,507 miles

dirty underbody condition

projection on front grille area (not considered dangerous)

running on chip oil at time of test bit smelly

slight bind at offside front brake

Fail 23 Oct 2014 120,507 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dirty underbody condition

projection on front grille area (not considered dangerous)

running on chip oil at time of test bit smelly

slight bind at offside front brake

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,097 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside aim not tested

rear shockabsorber covers detached x2

wheelbearings x3 not fully tested due to binding brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 93,830 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 93,751 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 83,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,835 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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SV06 PWL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV06 PWL, 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 SV06 PWL registered?

SV06 PWL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2006.

Is SV06 PWL safe to buy?

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