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AE06 SBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

172,471 mi
Last recorded172,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,471 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 154,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 136,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 136,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,432 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 94,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,170 miles

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,931 miles

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front tyre treads inner edges wearing

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge wearing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,402 miles

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread inner edge strating to wear

Fail 15 Jun 2010 64,402 miles

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

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

offside rear tyre tread inner edge strating to wear

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,131 miles

front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

small stone chips in front windscreen

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 SBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

AE06 SBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is AE06 SBU safe to buy?

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