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AE06 MTY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

296,850 mi
Last recorded296,850 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 296,850 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 289,023 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 279,648 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 272,176 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 272,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 262,708 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 252,644 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 241,196 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 229,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 217,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 206,524 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

O/S & N/S rear tyres sgrubbing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 193,622 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 193,622 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 180,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 180,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 164,592 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit 1.6 mm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 151,513 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 143,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 143,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2009 102,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MTY, 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 MTY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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