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AE06 EWB

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,153 mi
Last recorded162,153 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 EWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 162,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 162,153 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 155,758 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 155,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2015 141,873 miles

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

N/S/R back plate corrodded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumpstops perished

Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumpstops perished

n/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 128,145 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 128,145 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,317 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,634 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 81,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,920 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,492 miles

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

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

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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AE06 EWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE06 EWB, 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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AE06 EWB is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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