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BT06 AEK

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,580 mi
Last recorded156,580 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 AEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 152,392 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 145,219 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 137,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,944 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 122,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2010 159,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight engine oil leak

wipers smearing

Fail 14 May 2010 159,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight engine oil leak

wipers smearing

Pass 18 May 2009 118,927 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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BT06 AEK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BT06 AEK, 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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BT06 AEK is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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