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AK06 FZL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,181 mi
Last recorded170,181 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 FZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 170,181 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 170,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 166,628 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 166,628 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 163,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 159,433 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 159,419 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake not working, no effort recorded on brake tester. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Bulb showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central High level brake light not working.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 150,331 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,211 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,508 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 137,704 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 135,255 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 1,418 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear tyres mid sections worn to 2.5mm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 129,205 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,918 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 107,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,086 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 FZL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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