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AE06 UPS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,586 mi
Last recorded209,586 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 UPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 209,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2016 188,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2016 188,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm bold edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2015 166,978 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 14 May 2014 145,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 145,798 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2013 125,008 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2013 125,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,311 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2010 76,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,729 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)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven possibly shocker begining to get weak

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 UPS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is AE06 UPS safe to buy?

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