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SY06 EVK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,056 mi
Last recorded137,056 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 EVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 123,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 115,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 (n r ) ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,165 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 108,165 miles

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,495 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 94,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 84,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear outer CV gaiter slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear outer CV gaiter slightly damaged

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear outer driveshaft gaitor slightly damaged

very slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,361 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,652 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 61,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY06 EVK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY06 EVK, 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 SY06 EVK registered?

SY06 EVK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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