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AE06 SFU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 147,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 132,451 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))

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2017 132,409 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone device on sunvisor/ satnav ()

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

engine cover loose

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,396 miles

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

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

undertray insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2016 120,396 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2015 110,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Fail 22 Jul 2015 110,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber shrouds detached

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,195 miles

Nail nsr tyre

OSF tyre badly worn inner tread

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

bonnet handle faulty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 86,193 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

bonnet handle faulty

nail nsr tyre

osf tyre badly worn inner tread - suggest repaced and track checked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,108 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2011 64,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 52,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,208 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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 SFU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

AE06 SFU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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