CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE06 LXF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,915 mi
Last recorded174,915 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 LXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 174,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 174,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undershield insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,221 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,136 miles

upper/lower covers fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stops failed

suspension corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 153,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bump stops failed

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 147,249 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

left outer cv boot split around shaft

right sill/fuel cooler damaged

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2019 147,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

left mirror glass damaged

left outer cv boot split around shaft

right sill/fuel cooler damaged

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 142,405 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 142,404 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Pipe from vacuum pump split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 136,976 miles

fuel cooler security and damage

left rear tyre sidewall damaged

left rear wheel rim slight buckle

right lower sill damaged

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 132,117 miles

drivers door damaged

lower engine cover security

Fail 10 Sep 2016 132,117 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

lower engine cover security

Pass 2 Sep 2015 123,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2015 123,497 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre sidewall damaged

left/right front tyre treads worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 115,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cooler damaged

left door mirror damaged

left front tyre sidewall damaged

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cooler damaged

left door mirror damaged

left front tyre sidewall damaged

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 104,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

left door mirror damaged

left repeater light damaged

rear tyre sidewalls damaged

rear tyre treads worn

Pass 8 Aug 2012 97,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight distortion

left front tyre tread worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 97,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight distortion

left front tyre tread worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,993 miles

Airbag light on

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,277 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)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE06 LXF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE06 LXF?

You can check the full history of AE06 LXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE06 LXF registered?

AE06 LXF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is AE06 LXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 LXF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE06 LXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE06 LXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.