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2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,743 mi
Last recorded198,743 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 URL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 198,743 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 198,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 164,746 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 164,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both upper (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 127,910 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2016 115,610 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,577 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 82,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear bump stop split

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear bump stop split

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,426 miles

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

advise front discs and pads replacement in near future as discs worn and pads on offside wearing but still ok for mot.

advise offside rear tyre inner edge wearing due to low pressures.205/55x16V

Fail 20 Jun 2011 48,426 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise offside rear tyre inner edge wearing due to low pressures.205/55x16V

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,311 miles

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

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 URL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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