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AX54 EPS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,588 mi
Last recorded226,588 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 226,588 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 226,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 210,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 210,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 182,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 165,744 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,520 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

n/s rear bottom side light dull

n/s rear lamp unit damage

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 112,861 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2010 112,859 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp on

nearside front tyre on the legal tread limit of 1.6mm

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 88,661 miles

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

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

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

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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AX54 EPS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX54 EPS, 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 AX54 EPS registered?

AX54 EPS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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