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AK06 DLV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

230,512 mi
Last recorded230,512 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 DLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 230,512 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 230,472 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Center clamp of exhaust corroded

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 24 Mar 2020 230,469 miles

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

Both rear brake discs corroded

Center clamp of exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2018 223,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 204,889 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 204,883 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 184,851 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 167,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 147,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSR tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 147,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSR tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,451 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 129,451 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,264 miles

rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,920 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,056 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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AK06 DLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK06 DLV, 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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AK06 DLV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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