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AE06 RUU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,807 mi
Last recorded284,807 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 284,807 miles

Nearside Front inner arch shield loose

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2023 284,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch shield loose

rear suspension and sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 272,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 272,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 255,036 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 240,497 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-body and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 240,276 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under-body and components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 219,385 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

air bag light on, switched off, service, fault

Fail 21 Mar 2019 219,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air bag light on, switched off, service, fault

Pass 17 Mar 2018 195,562 miles

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

air bag light on, switched off / service / fault ?

Pass 24 Mar 2017 179,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on, service / fault / switched off ?

Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,549 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 151,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,928 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 134,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 119,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

AE06 RUU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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