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AE06 VZS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 VZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 126,903 miles

STRONG ADVISE - REAR BRAKE HOSES HEAVILY PERISHED

corrosion on exhaust system and rear subframe

exhaust heatshield at rear slightly loose and rattling

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating, rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate and rear drop link lower bushes deteriorating ( more o/s )

noise from front wheels when spun

o/s mirror casing damaged and slightly loose

o/s rear indicator fading

o/s track rod end gaitor perished and starting to split

play in n/s rear drop link

slight bind n/s rear

wipers smear screen

Fail 14 Jun 2024 126,899 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

STRONG ADVISE - REAR BRAKE HOSES HEAVILY PERISHED

corrosion on exhaust system and rear subframe, o/s rear spring starting to corrode

exhaust heatshield at rear slightly loose and rattling

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating, rear suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate and rear drop link lower bushes deteriorating ( more o/s )

n/s rear outer sidewall damaged

noise from front wheels when spun

o/s front brake hose perished

o/s headlamp not located/ fitted correctly

o/s mirror casing damaged and slightly loose

o/s rear indicator fading

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge

o/s track rod end gaitor perished and starting to split

play in n/s rear drop link

rear bump stops in poor condition, damp with fluid and dust covers fallen down

slight bind n/s rear

wipers smear screen

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,965 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 109,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 107,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

Rear offside/nearside tyres heavily worn inner edges !!!

Pass 21 Jun 2021 103,960 miles

Nearside Rear abnormal tyre wear inner edge !!!!

tyres wearing on inner edges offside front and rear

Fail 18 Jun 2021 103,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear abnormal tyre wear inner edge !!!!

tyres wearing on inner edges offside front and rear

Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,655 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,409 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 97,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,971 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 87,616 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,508 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 77,508 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,074 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner tread andnear side rear

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,074 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner tread andnear side rear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,771 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,666 miles

n/s/r shock bump stop detached, o/s/r slight deterioration

slight pitting to front brake discs

slight uneven wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,533 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 VZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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