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AE06 RUJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 RUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 83,915 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2026 83,913 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 83,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,418 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 82,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,159 miles

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

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

brake pedal soft

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 78,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,914 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 77,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 75,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 75,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 71,798 miles

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

engine management lamp on dash

Pass 10 May 2017 67,755 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2016 63,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,569 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 57,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 53,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 49,795 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 40,140 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 31,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

AE06 RUJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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The MOT history for AE06 RUJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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