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AE06 WBP

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

265,294 mi
Last recorded265,294 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 265,294 miles

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

underside chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 8 May 2023 257,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 251,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 248,045 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 244,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 234,123 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 234,094 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently Safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 233,980 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 207,748 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 207,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 184,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 164,883 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 164,881 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened LEAKING (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 109,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 102,287 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,896 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,385 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,479 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,287 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 WBP 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 85%.

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 WBP, 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 WBP is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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