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AE06 WBN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,687 mi
Last recorded187,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 WBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 187,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,399 miles

engine oil leak

front wipers worn

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

offside rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit

part worn tyre fitted to nearside rear

rear sub frame corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

front pads worn thin and discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 163,399 miles

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

engine oil leak

front wipers worn

offside front outer cv gaiter leaking slightly

offside rear tyre worn uneven and close to limit

part worn tyre fitted to nearside rear

rear sub frame corroded

smell of fuel under bonnet

front pads worn thin and discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 142,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 133,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 133,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 124,010 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 124,010 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,086 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 11 Jul 2018 115,086 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 10 Jul 2017 108,046 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,113 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 89,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,702 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,855 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,559 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,456 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side front brske discs pitting

Pass 7 May 2010 99,799 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,505 miles

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

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 WBN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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