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SY06 NUX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,260 mi
Last recorded177,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 NUX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 177,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s&o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 167,441 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 155,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 145,524 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Fail 21 Dec 2017 145,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,565 miles

n/s/f tyre shoulder worn

Pass 25 Mar 2016 134,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 128,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 119,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,141 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 99,141 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,796 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,796 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 72,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,778 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NUX, 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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SY06 NUX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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