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AE06 UCJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,381 mi
Last recorded145,381 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 UCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 145,381 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Pipe Between Flexy And Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 141,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,542 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,006 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 132,003 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 127,493 miles

Both Mirrors Have Repair Lens On End

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

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

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 123,297 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,563 miles

Offside Front Inner edge wearing/on limit

Rear anti roll bar corroding

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear saubframe corroding

Rear shocker dust covers loose

Pass 20 Jun 2018 104,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 95,279 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 29 Jun 2017 95,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall chunk (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 1 Jul 2016 89,670 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 89,665 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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,194 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 81,194 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 73,134 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,407 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,911 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,911 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,631 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

AE06 UCJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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