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AV06 XBR

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,835 mi
Last recorded137,835 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XBR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 137,835 miles

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

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 127,721 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 127,670 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,598 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 98,811 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 98,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,688 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,908 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 64,980 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre has uneven tread wear across entire tread width

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,549 miles

both front brake discs have rust lip on inner face

engine cover and under tray fitted

nearside rear tyres worn lumpy and uneven on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyres have light cracking on tread and tread wearing low on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 19,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,423 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 XBR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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