2006 Skoda Octavia · 19,280 MOT tests
2006 Skoda Octavia reliability
2006 Skoda Octavias fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Octavia years (19,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 44.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 136,111
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 6.8% of tests fail here (123% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.5%
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Brakes12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Tyres8.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8%
- Seat belts and airbags6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.36%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 5.34%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.28%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.66%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.44%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.72%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (7.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.74%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2006 Skoda Octavias fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 21 Octavia years (19,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.36% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (5.34% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Skoda Octavia shows 136,111 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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