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AE06 TYP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,613 mi
Last recorded152,613 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 TYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2019 152,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 131,116 miles

Body component insecure both front inner lower forward wheel arch linings insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated lower sump sensor wire damaged and exposing bare wiring (4.11 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure bumper not fully secured at lower fixings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone mount inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front undertray missing offside centre and rear damaged neaside centre damaged

reverse lamps not working

Pass 22 Jul 2017 103,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbone inner mount bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" flat blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" flat blade (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower wishbone inner mount bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 72,806 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,469 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,798 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TYP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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