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AV06 JEJ

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,600 mi
Last recorded187,600 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 JEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 187,600 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 187,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 181,596 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 175,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 170,554 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 170,554 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working LED unit in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 166,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 162,111 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 155,434 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 150,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 145,056 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,207 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,151 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2014 92,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,306 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 26,509 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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AV06 JEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV06 JEJ, 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 AV06 JEJ registered?

AV06 JEJ is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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