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AE06 WMK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,431 mi
Last recorded170,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 170,431 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,445 miles

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

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

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

Tailgate does not open at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2023 162,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tailgate does not open at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2021 157,865 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

front brake discs corroded

rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 156,160 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2020 156,009 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 151,392 miles

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

Rear Inner tread wearing uneven

Fail 29 May 2019 151,390 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner tread wearing uneven

Pass 23 May 2018 145,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 140,154 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 140,152 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2016 130,498 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 130,140 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,628 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 111,703 miles

N/s/f brake backing plate corroded

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,415 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,415 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,950 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,164 miles

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,377 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 WMK 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 68.2%.

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

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