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AP06 ECA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,773 mi
Last recorded157,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 ECA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,773 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 153,851 miles

Both outer sills corroded close to limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 153,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Not seated in hub fully (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded close to limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 148,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 143,143 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 137,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 131,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 128,079 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 128,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,989 miles

Centre exhaust clamp slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2019 122,988 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust clamp slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,162 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 107,488 miles

Front brake discs corroded close to limit. 2

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,938 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges.

Nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,185 miles

(4) Both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,534 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,176 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,643 miles

(2) Nearside rear tyre deteriorated close to limit.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,150 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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AP06 ECA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AP06 ECA, 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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AP06 ECA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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