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AF06 PVW

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 83,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged losing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Fail 24 Aug 2026 83,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged losing shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking, slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff

Pass 28 Aug 2025 76,509 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting / separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged starting to drop / lose shape inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,219 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 69,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Nearside washer aim high

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Rear joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to hitting warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R handbrake arm on calliper not on stop

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 62,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid-Rear joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads very close to hitting warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bottom arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R handbrake arm on calliper not on stop

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 53,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to drop outer tread , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 53,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe separated/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner rear bushes splitting/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to drop outer tread , cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 45,933 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front, both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,492 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,678 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,418 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 29,418 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2016 26,589 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,589 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 23,666 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,045 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 21,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 18,096 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,335 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Perish

Pass 6 Sep 2010 10,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 10,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 9,028 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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AF06 PVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AF06 PVW, 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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AF06 PVW is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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