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AE55 UCS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,818 mi
Last recorded88,818 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 UCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,818 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 88,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 77,883 miles

all brake disc back plates corroded.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 77,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake disc back plates corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,494 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and n/s/r brake disc back plates badly corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,482 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 60,452 miles

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

Both front brake backplates badly deteriorated

Nearside rear brake backplate badly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 46,357 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 29,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 29,607 miles

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

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 UCS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCS, 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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What year was AE55 UCS registered?

AE55 UCS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is AE55 UCS safe to buy?

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