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AE06 MZW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,788 mi
Last recorded198,788 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 198,788 miles

underside has been painted in a protective spray

Pass 30 Jun 2023 196,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front indicators slightly white

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 25 May 2022 186,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 20 May 2022 186,494 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 24 May 2021 177,172 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deterioating

Fail 19 May 2021 177,063 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deterioating

o/s/r brake hose cracking/deterioating

small pinhole in n/s/f cv boot

Pass 15 May 2020 167,024 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose end

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s brake hose cracking/deterioating

Fail 14 May 2020 167,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front indicators slightly discoloured

light corrosion to o/s rear brake hose end

light corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s brake hose cracking/deterioating

rear discs worn

Pass 22 May 2019 160,990 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

slight wear in n/s/f wishbone bush

Fail 20 May 2019 160,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure corroded (1.1.14 (d))

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

light corrosion to rear subframe

slight wear in n/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 14 May 2018 152,996 miles

corrosion to front brake back plates

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,815 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on edge

light corrosion to rear subframe

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 16 May 2016 140,007 miles

light corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 11 May 2016 139,992 miles

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

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

light corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 20 May 2015 133,118 miles

small hole in o/s c.v gaitor

Pass 14 May 2014 118,580 miles

slight wear in all four brake disc

Pass 16 May 2013 102,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 102,785 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2012 90,247 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 77,698 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

very slight dampness on n/s front drive shaft outer c/v boot

Pass 17 May 2011 77,698 miles

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

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

very slight dampness on n/s front drive shaft outer c/v boot

Pass 24 May 2010 63,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,489 miles

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

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

dog box fitted in boot area not allowing full inspection of that area

offside front brake pad(s) getting low

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 MZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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