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SA06 AEY

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,132 mi
Last recorded191,132 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 AEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 191,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 188,362 miles

corrosion under vehicle and on rear axle andplastic covers fitted

front number plate secuirty

Pass 12 Feb 2021 181,147 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2021 181,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2020 173,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 163,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 17 Apr 2018 156,423 miles

damage to front bumper

o/s/f shock absorber damp

wear to edges of both front tyres

wear to front brake discs

wear to o/s/f lower arm rear bush, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 10 Apr 2018 156,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to front bumper

o/s/f shock absorber damp

wear to edges of both front tyres

wear to front brake discs

wear to o/s/f lower arm rear bush, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,566 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 145,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to both rear coil springs

front number plate damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 135,657 miles

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

front number plate damaged / deteriorated

front tyres worn unevenly

grease leaking from o/s outer cv gaiter

high level stop lamp not working

slight play in both outer cv joints

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 135,591 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high level stop lamp not working

slight play in both outer cv joints

under trays fitted

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

front number plate damaged / deteriorated

front tyres worn unevenly

grease leaking from o/s outer cv gaiter

Pass 9 Apr 2015 126,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front number plate but readable

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter but no sign of hole

n/s/r stop lamp slightly dim

n/s/r tyre wear to edges wearing low in tread

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

oil just above minimum level

rear brake disc faces pitting and corroded

rear brake pad linings wearing thin

smear from front wipers

Fail 12 Apr 2014 116,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to front number plate but readable

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter but no sign of hole

n/s/r stop lamp slightly dim

n/s/r tyre wear to edges wearing low in tread

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

oil just above minimum level

rear brake disc faces pitting and corroded

rear brake pad linings wearing thin

smear from front wipers

Pass 15 Apr 2013 106,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil below minimum

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 97,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag lamp illuminated

both rear lower arm inner bushes unbonding

damage to front number plate but still readable

front brake pad linings worn low disc touching sensor wire

front brakes corroded and worn

rear pads half worn

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp illuminated

both rear lower arm inner bushes unbonding

damage to front number plate but still readable

front brake pad linings worn low disc touching sensor wire

front brakes corroded and worn

rear pads half worn

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,799 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pad warning wire touching disc

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,796 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,820 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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SA06 AEY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA06 AEY, 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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SA06 AEY is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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