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AE06 FAM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

353,286 mi
Last recorded353,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 FAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 353,286 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 320,325 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 320,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 297,645 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 297,645 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 272,762 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 22 May 2015 258,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 235,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 208,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 208,942 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 173,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 138,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 91,863 miles

oar wishbone bush splitting slightly

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 19 Apr 2012 91,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf/osf inner wishbone bushes slight splitting

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,749 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,340 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

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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AE06 FAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AE06 FAM, 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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AE06 FAM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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