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AE06 FVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,338 mi
Last recorded198,338 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 FVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 198,338 miles

Chassis is starting to corrode

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 189,306 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 189,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 180,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 166,256 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 156,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,587 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 147,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,182 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 129,469 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 100,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 92,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 59,916 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,406 miles

front number plate is starting to delaminate

noise from nearside rear hub , sounds like a stone behind back plate , requires inspection out side the scope of MOT

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 FVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FVW, 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 FVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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