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AE55 ZYR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,663 mi
Last recorded160,663 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2026 160,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed SPLIT IN REAR EXHAUST BOX. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT INDICATORS SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OS OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH,SUSPECT FULL OUTER SILL REQUIRED.(ADVISE NS OUTER SILL IN POOR CONDITION & METAL VERY THIN,REPLACE BOTH SIDES AT THE SAME TIME. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment ADVISE NSR CALIPER ACTUATOR ARM SEIZED ON.(SUSPECT NEW CALIPER REQUIRED,CABLE APPEARS TO BE FREE. (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX SPLIT. (6.1.2 (a))

ENGINE SOUNDS NOISY.

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSHES SPLITTING & DETERIORATING,(ADVISE BUSHES NOT PART OF ARMS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES,NOT EXCESSIVE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NSR TYRE HAS NAIL IN INNER SHOULDER NOT SURE IF REPAIRABLE AREA.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 157,126 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 157,010 miles

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

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

lot of travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Jan 2025 156,860 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

lot of travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,369 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 151,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,558 miles

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

Fail 25 Jan 2023 145,556 miles

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

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes split

Pass 3 Feb 2022 139,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 139,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 134,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 126,130 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 93,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both silencers leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,556 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 119,501 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,373 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 111,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,438 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,827 miles

n/s rear shock absorber should adrift

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,646 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer mount deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 92,278 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,436 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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AE55 ZYR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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