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AV06 XBG

2006 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,633 mi
Last recorded215,633 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 215,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 198,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 180,869 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 167,521 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 167,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 154,715 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 154,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 140,123 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks. (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear links have free play. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,192 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All four shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,801 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 94,391 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 94,391 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 79,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 65,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

eml light on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 65,694 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,607 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Oil leaks, Plastic covers over brakes/steering, Tracking check, Chips in front screen,

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,615 miles

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread pattern

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 XBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBG, 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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AV06 XBG is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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