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AD06 BDF

2006 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BDF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,904 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 126,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 124,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,883 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 121,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 120,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,244 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,182 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,182 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,486 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 107,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,093 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 96,539 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 96,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 90,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 75,146 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 53,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,197 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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AD06 BDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AD06 BDF, 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 AD06 BDF registered?

AD06 BDF is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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