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AE06 VZL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,205 mi
Last recorded147,205 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 147,205 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 139,498 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 118,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,193 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 108,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit.1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,343 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,745 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,515 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,280 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,984 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,444 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VZL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

AE06 VZL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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