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AE06 LXX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,059 mi
Last recorded194,059 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 LXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 194,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 n/s/r refaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 194,045 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 n/s/r refaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 188,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 183,093 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 183,083 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 177,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

exhaust sleeve joint corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 171,556 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 164,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 164,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 156,112 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 134,594 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 121,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 96,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,224 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,161 miles

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 LXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LXX, 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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What year was AE06 LXX registered?

AE06 LXX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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