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AE06 RPX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,051 mi
Last recorded146,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 146,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 146,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,241 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor (3.4.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened Heat damage (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,486 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,544 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 109,544 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,004 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,124 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 RPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RPX, 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 RPX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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