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AE06 UPD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,543 mi
Last recorded180,543 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 UPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 180,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 180,281 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 165,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Fail 23 Nov 2021 165,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 161,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 161,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 158,451 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 158,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 151,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight misting of greease

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 151,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter has slight misting of greease

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end damaged by its fastening clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 146,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end damaged by its fastening clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake pad composite material starting to break up

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 141,242 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 141,242 miles

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

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

EML light on

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 129,754 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,754 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,760 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edge

nearside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,886 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 100,876 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,301 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 70,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UPD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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