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EY06 AEL

2006 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 AEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,028 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 88,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,382 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 79,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 160,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 104,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,377 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 47,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 36,139 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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EY06 AEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY06 AEL, 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 EY06 AEL registered?

EY06 AEL is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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