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AE06 UGT

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,924 mi
Last recorded171,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 171,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged carcass structure-advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /body corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 171,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaked/damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged carcass structure-advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damping effect-advise renewal (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened vehicle suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis /body corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,763 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective adjustment malfunction on offside front headlight/beam image at lower limit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 162,748 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever movement impaired/rough/binding (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door damaged/trim protruding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective adjustment malfunction on offside front headlight/beam image at lower limit. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 152,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe coverings swelling (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

supplementary restraint system warning lamp extinguished at time of retest.

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 10 Apr 2018 152,316 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe coverings swelling (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,546 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror lens missing. (mirrors fitted, inner and offside). (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 141,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working one bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror lens missing. (mirrors fitted, inner and offside). (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 106,460 miles

o/s & n/s rear bump stops weak

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,872 miles

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

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

x2 Rear Bumpstops split

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,758 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,510 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,763 miles

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 UGT 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 70.6%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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