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AE06 WBW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,930 mi
Last recorded219,930 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 219,930 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 219,913 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 213,410 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 213,408 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 205,892 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 205,887 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 200,242 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 186,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 165,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured palee (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured palee (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 25 Oct 2017 165,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured palee (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured palee (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 21 Oct 2016 146,364 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 146,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 137,565 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,565 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 123,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2013 107,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,336 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 61,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,560 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 WBW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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