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FX06 AOM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,993 mi
Last recorded179,993 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 AOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 179,993 miles

Front suspension PA corroded and nsf door corroded but not sharp.

corrosion to rear componentry and suspension PA.

damage to osr suspension PA but not excessive.

directional indicator colour faded.

engine oil wetness at rear of engine, components and exhaust.

front and rear brake hozes cracking but not excessively.

front wipers smearing.

rear foot brake performance imbalance. 26% through sweep.

rear suspension bushes visually deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play. ( multi )

rotational noise to rear wheels. ( brakes? )

Fail 13 Aug 2019 179,989 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension PA corroded and nsf door corroded but not sharp.

corrosion to rear componentry and suspension PA.

damage to osr suspension PA but not excessive.

directional indicator colour faded.

engine oil wetness at rear of engine, components and exhaust.

front and rear brake hozes cracking but not excessively.

front wipers smearing.

rear foot brake performance imbalance. 26% through sweep.

rear suspension bushes visually deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play. ( multi )

rotational noise to rear wheels. ( brakes? )

Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear sill damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2018 170,171 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Outer Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s rear sill damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2017 160,064 miles

centre exhaust clamps ex corroded.

corrosion and damage to os and ns sills.

front brake imbalance and osf bind and slow.

front flexis cracking.

fuel cooler fixing broken but secure.

oil wetness at engine.

osr tyre nailed.

rear suspension and suspension PA corroded.

under guards multi.

visual smoke on purge.

Pass 10 May 2017 156,809 miles

front and rear brake hozes have cracking starting.

general underside corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension components

oil wetness to rear of engine and osf drive shaft

os sill damage but not deriously weakened.

under guards fitted, multi.

Pass 20 May 2016 144,618 miles

brake discs worn x4.

osr sill damaged.

Fail 16 May 2016 144,601 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush nsf wishbone ( front ) bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush osf wishbone ( front ) bush (2.4.G.2)

brake discs worn x4.

osr sill damaged.

visual deterioration to front wishbone rear bushes.

Pass 1 May 2015 124,371 miles

o/s rear sill damaged, multi guards fitted, front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated and o/s front bush play close to limit, o/s outer c.v.boot pin holed and leaking grese, uneven wear to tyres 205/50/17, o/s rear side light bulb in-op

Pass 30 May 2014 106,186 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet stay receaver missing, o/s side repeater lense missing, front wishbone rear bushes cracking, multi guards fitted, n/s front shock damp,

Fail 27 May 2014 106,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet stay receaver missing, o/s side repeater lense missing, front wishbone rear bushes cracking, multi guards fitted, n/s front shock damp,

Pass 29 May 2013 84,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,079 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,969 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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FX06 AOM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX06 AOM, 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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FX06 AOM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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