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SO06 AOD

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 AOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 104,110 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle requires cleaning

Fail 19 May 2020 104,110 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle requires cleaning

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 97,075 miles

rear brake pads low. o/s/f c/v boot leaking grease. n/s/f strut gaiter loose

Fail 15 May 2019 97,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low. o/s/f c/v boot leaking grease. n/s/f strut gaiter loose

Pass 23 May 2018 89,335 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 84,958 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 84,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 82,877 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 82,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,969 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,692 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,692 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,276 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 63,797 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,797 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,114 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,048 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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SO06 AOD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SO06 AOD, 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 SO06 AOD registered?

SO06 AOD is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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