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AO06 RZX

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,623 mi
Last recorded135,623 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 135,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 128,646 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2025 128,590 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper trim/ insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 114,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 107,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 99,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,288 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 85,846 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 85,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 131,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 68,201 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,736 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 62,718 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 53,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,882 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 40,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 26,041 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 18,962 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 RZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO06 RZX, 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 RZX is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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