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AE06 RDU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,494 mi
Last recorded123,494 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 115,757 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,469 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,993 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,090 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,353 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear bump stops split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear bump stops split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 50,496 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 42,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 34,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,193 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,193 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)

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 RDU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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