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AO06 RZU

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,266 mi
Last recorded118,266 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 118,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 110,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 110,604 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,763 miles

underbody protection fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,174 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,833 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 81,614 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 78,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,313 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,389 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 60,389 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 53,103 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,980 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,901 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,756 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 RZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RZU, 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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What year was AO06 RZU registered?

AO06 RZU is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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