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MK06 AJV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,613 mi
Last recorded131,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 AJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,889 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,175 miles

front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

front brake backing plates corroded and o/s/f damaged slightly

front brake pads starting to wear badly

n/s/r lamp lenz cracked

o/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn slightly to 4mm tread

rear droplink bushes starting to perish

rear shocker bumpstops starting to perish

slight leak at exhaust centre section joint

trims fitted so not all testable items visable

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,175 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

2x n/s position lights inop and lenz cracked

front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

front brake backing plates corroded and o/s/f damaged slightly

front brake pads starting to wear badly

o/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn slightly to 4mm tread

rear brake pads badly worn

rear droplink bushes starting to perish

rear shocker bumpstops starting to perish

slight leak at exhaust centre section joint

trims fitted so not all testable items visable

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,061 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,061 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 93,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 93,795 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 58,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 58,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,130 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,891 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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MK06 AJV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MK06 AJV, 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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MK06 AJV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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