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AM03 BAZ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

147,566 mi
Last recorded147,566 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 BAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,566 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 147,414 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 139,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,005 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 125,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,154 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 115,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,165 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,805 miles

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside indicator light output slightly reduced

Rear brakes slight imbalance 15%

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,702 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Offside indicator light output slightly reduced

Rear brakes slight imbalance 15%

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,483 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 90,483 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 84,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,742 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,036 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,877 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,536 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,574 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,292 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 26 Oct 2009 11,840 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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AM03 BAZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AM03 BAZ, 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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AM03 BAZ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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