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AE06 UBU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,016 mi
Last recorded223,016 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 UBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 223,016 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 223,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 205,982 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 205,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 190,765 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 180,101 miles

Coolant level light on

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 180,101 miles

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

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished 205/60R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 171,196 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 29 Jun 2018 160,115 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 25 Jun 2018 160,032 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,154 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 43,153 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre on limit and out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 129,742 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 18 Jun 2014 93,624 miles

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,287 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,674 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 68,393 miles

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

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

fluid present off side front underbody no leaks visable at present

Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,393 miles

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

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

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

fluid present off side front underbody no leaks visable at present

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,532 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread perishing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on

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 UBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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