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AE06 FBL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,693 mi
Last recorded213,693 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 213,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended No Access to All Rear Belts and Buckles (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 210,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 210,094 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 197,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 185,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 185,102 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 172,214 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake back plates rotted

Fail 4 Mar 2021 172,214 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake back plates rotted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 160,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes require a good clean and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2019 147,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2018 142,087 miles

Nearside Front sill has small corrosion patch

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front sill has small corrosion patch

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

general corrosion on under side

small chips in screen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 20 Feb 2017 136,874 miles

windscreen has numerous small areas of damage, but not interfering with the drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,738 miles

Nearside Front free play found at road wheel found to be front lower arm bush

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2016 131,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front free play found at road wheel found to be front lower arm bush

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,531 miles

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

console bushes worn

nearside rear bumpstop split

Pass 20 Feb 2014 121,281 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 26 Feb 2013 109,423 miles

nearside rear bump stop perished

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,500 miles

handrake travel stiff on return motion.

offside door mirror indicator damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FBL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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