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SH06 UKB

2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

286,021 mi
Last recorded286,021 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI144,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 UKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic TDI
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 286,021 miles

engine warning light on

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 286,021 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 240,625 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 240,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 192,943 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2010 192,943 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 146,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 111,210 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 70,575 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,458 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic TDI?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 550 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
8,715
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
constant velocity joint gaiter split 32
Registration plate lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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SH06 UKB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 144,346 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Classic TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH06 UKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH06 UKB registered?

SH06 UKB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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