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AP06 UKA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

275,358 mi
Last recorded275,358 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 UKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 275,358 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover not secure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 270,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 270,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 265,919 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 265,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 256,863 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 256,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the Tyre's tread

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 249,314 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 242,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 237,804 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 230,706 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2013 221,949 miles

Grease seen all round nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter, no split/hole found.

Management light stays on.

Play in offside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 221,935 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Grease seen all round nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter, no split/hole found.

Management light stays on.

Play in offside front wheel bearing, not considered excessive.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 215,096 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 187,851 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to grille & bonnet, unlikely to cause injury.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,125 miles

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

air bag warning light illuminated on dashboard

both rear indicator bulbs fading

large engine under tray and front to rear floorpan hidden by undertrays. unable to inspect testable items out of view

off side rear tyre has unusual wear pattern on inner edge. no-reinforcment visible.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 149,125 miles

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

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

air bag warning light illuminated on dashboard

both rear indicator bulbs fading

large engine under tray and front to rear floorpan hidden by undertrays. unable to inspect testable items out of view

off side rear tyre has unusual wear pattern on inner edge. no-reinforcment visible.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,302 miles

Air-bag warning stays on.

Windscreen damage (centre top) confined behind rear view mirror.

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 UKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AP06 UKA, 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 UKA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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