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AE06 SBY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,738 mi
Last recorded138,738 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 138,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 138,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 109,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,066 miles

front suspension badly corroded

heatshield around rear silencer loose

nearside front and rear brake hoses perishing

outer sills in poor condition

rear subframe badly corroded

rear suspension badly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 107,065 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front suspension badly corroded

heatshield around rear silencer loose

nearside front and rear brake hoses perishing

outer sills in poor condition

rear subframe badly corroded

rear suspension badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 104,951 miles

all brake hoses are perishing

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

corrosion on all suspension components

damage to offside outer sill

drivers wiper blade splitting on ends

front no. plate is cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2022 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake hoses are perishing

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

corrosion on all suspension components

damage to offside outer sill

drivers wiper blade splitting on ends

front no. plate is cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring sight of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,041 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and phone bracket ()

non standard clip on internal rear view mirror/camera partially obscuring drivers view

wiring for extra internal electrical devices/accessories draped around dashboard and steering column but not getting in the way of controls or pedals/steering

Fail 30 Jan 2020 101,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera and phone bracket ()

non standard clip on internal rear view mirror/camera partially obscuring drivers view

wiring for extra internal electrical devices/accessories draped around dashboard and steering column but not getting in the way of controls or pedals/steering

Pass 24 Jan 2019 95,306 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulbs starting to go white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small end of boot split causing grease to weep out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,850 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2018 61,850 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 61,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,033 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 59,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 53,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 53,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,187 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 48,187 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,195 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

nearside and offside sill's damaged

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked

slight brake bind at offside rear

Fail 19 Sep 2013 46,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

nearside and offside sill's damaged

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracked

passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,251 miles

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

nearside and offside sills damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2012 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside and offside sills damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,759 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,394 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 22,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 SBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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