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AE55 OHX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,000 mi
Last recorded174,000 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 OHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 174,000 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 169,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 169,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 159,359 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,359 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,791 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 146,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 146,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 137,903 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside wishbone rear bush deteriated

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside wishbone rear bush deteriated

Rear registration plate security requires attension

Fail 14 Nov 2017 137,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside wishbone rear bush deteriated

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside wishbone rear bush deteriated

Rear registration plate security requires attension

Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,750 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 117,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim on low limit

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim on high limit

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,270 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 97,655 miles

offside & nearside rear brake back plates holed & corroded

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 97,655 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside & nearside rear brake back plates holed & corroded

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,471 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,945 miles

coolant level low

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

nearside washer jet aim requires attension

offside front brake backplate corroded

starter motor noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2011 73,939 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen

nearside washer jet aim requires attension

offside front brake backplate corroded

starter motor noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,272 miles

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

nsr tyre on 2mm

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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AE55 OHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 AE55 OHX, 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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AE55 OHX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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