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AE06 FAO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,301 mi
Last recorded196,301 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 196,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 188,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 188,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 181,488 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 176,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 171,497 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 171,460 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 166,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear heat shied slightly loose

rear suspension component all corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 162,680 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Starting To Perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Side Of Vehicle Corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2020 162,680 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Starting To Perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Axle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Side Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 154,081 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small split`s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small split`s (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all brake back plate`s in poor condition

all suspension bush`s worn and spliting

Fail 16 Apr 2018 144,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre sleave broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small split`s (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and small split`s (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

all brake back plate`s in poor condition

all suspension bush`s worn and spliting

Pass 10 May 2017 138,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 May 2017 138,579 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres perishing

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Oil leak

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 128,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front backplates corroded

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 29 Mar 2014 122,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2013 103,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,360 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 73,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

osf trye slight side wall damage

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads slightly worn

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 FAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AE06 FAO, 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 FAO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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