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AJ06 OFY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,215 mi
Last recorded175,215 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 OFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 175,215 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 175,214 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour and nearside rear / nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 167,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light inoperative

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 167,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper side light inoperative

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 157,807 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 157,804 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and nearside front [inner gaitors ] (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 149,238 miles

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

advisory / engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 135,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,721 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 25 Jun 2012 125,370 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 119,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 119,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,005 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,005 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,123 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter splitting

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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AJ06 OFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ06 OFY, 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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AJ06 OFY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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