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AE55 SVL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,012 mi
Last recorded159,012 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 SVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,012 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,900 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,900 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 138,491 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,491 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 125,053 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 125,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,386 miles

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

Offside Rear brake shows signs off binding

Fail 22 Sep 2016 110,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear shows signs off binding not at time off test, disc also pitted on inside face.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,685 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,205 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 95,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,251 miles

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

SUSPECT flywheel noisy ??

all advisorys being fixed 30/09/2013

n/s rear caliper/h-brake lever lazy??

o/s front brake shield missing and all others corroded

o/s rear bump stop broken off

rear brakes deteriorated may last till next service??

rear screenwash in/op

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,211 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

SUSPECT flywheel noisy ??

n/s rear caliper/h-brake lever lazy??

o/s front brake shield missing and all others corroded

o/s rear bump stop broken off

rear brakes deteriorated may last till next service??

rear screenwash in/op

Pass 22 Sep 2012 62,208 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 62,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear shock absorber buffer broken

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,445 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 43,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 33,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009

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 SVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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