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SY06 UDM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

255,742 mi
Last recorded255,742 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 UDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 255,742 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 255,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 246,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 229,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 208,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 193,850 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 193,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 181,023 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 181,021 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 158,807 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 158,807 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 139,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,908 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 116,908 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,256 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 91,842 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 73,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 59,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,844 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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SY06 UDM 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 73.7%.

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 SY06 UDM, 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 UDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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