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AE06 SBO

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,968 mi
Last recorded174,968 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 174,968 miles
Fail 25 May 2024 174,968 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 167,090 miles

EML (Engine Management Light) is on

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside, under trays fitted obscuring underbody and some components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thick cracks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, suspension arms / axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side sills, Nearside and Offside, age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2023 167,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

EML (Engine Management Light) is on

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside, under trays fitted obscuring underbody and some components

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Thick cracks and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, suspension arms / axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body side sills, Nearside and Offside, age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 152,956 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 152,956 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 137,256 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 127,411 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,969 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 115,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,937 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,689 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf nsr ()

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

Offside Front heater matrix underfloor insecure

Rear shock absorber top covers insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing some access to components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,689 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf nsr ()

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber top covers insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing some access to components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,697 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,662 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 32,659 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 SBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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