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AE06 WBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,768 mi
Last recorded225,768 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 WBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 225,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 196,064 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Os+NS . (4.4.3 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 196,061 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Wing mirror (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Os+NS . (4.4.3 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 191,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front & rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front & both rear, o/s rear also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 183,185 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 183,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 174,913 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 174,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 166,719 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 166,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 154,298 miles

n/s/f driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2017 140,173 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 117,433 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,526 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,730 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre starting to crack around the tread and is close to wear indicator bars

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,759 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 WBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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