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AE06 EWS

2006 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

980,538 mi
Last recorded980,538 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 EWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 980,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 976,805 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 973,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded but secure

Pass 21 Jun 2021 970,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 970,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 946,547 miles

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2019 889,193 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 889,193 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 816,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 815,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 20 Jun 2017 757,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 694,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 630,001 miles

both rear tyres slight run out

engine oil leak [offside]

Pass 20 Jun 2014 558,655 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jun 2013 479,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 479,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 383,679 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clicking from near side front wheel when turned

hand brake cables sticking /

oil / fluid leak from engine / gearbox area

Pass 23 Jun 2011 286,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 191,029 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 189,922 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 122,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 EWS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2006.

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