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AE06 MSV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,436 mi
Last recorded152,436 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 MSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 152,436 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 152,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2022 148,069 miles

REAR UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Fail 27 May 2022 148,069 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

Pass 2 Jun 2021 143,295 miles

All suspension surface rusty

Both sides rear lower suspension control arm bushes cracked

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2021 143,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Perished tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All suspension surface rusty

Both sides rear lower suspension control arm bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,926 miles

Both sides rear lower suspension control arm wishbone bushes cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension surface rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2020 142,924 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear lower suspension control arm wishbone bushes cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension surface rusty

Pass 15 May 2019 140,601 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 14 May 2019 140,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

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

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 May 2018 136,085 miles

All tyres are low on tread

Fail 10 May 2018 136,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres are low on tread

Pass 23 May 2017 133,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 133,424 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 124,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 110,649 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2014 93,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,130 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 MSV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

AE06 MSV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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