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AO06 HCE

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 102,666 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 102,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 95,032 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 87,129 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,074 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,508 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 75,506 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn lipped corroded , overheated and blue (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 72,766 miles

window screen has a small chip

Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

window screen has a small chip

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,488 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,074 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,470 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,552 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,471 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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)

leakage of grease from outer edge of n/s/f cv gaiter

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,048 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,834 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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AO06 HCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO06 HCE, 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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AO06 HCE is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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